The Tallis Scholars - Obrecht. Missa de Sancto Donatiano (Concertgebouw Brugge & MAfestival)

Location: Sint-Jacobskerk Brugge (Bruges)
Date: 10.05.2018
The Tallis Scholars:
Peter Phillips: direction
Amy Haworth, Emma Walshe: soprano
Caroline Trevor, Alex Chance: alto
Steve Harrold, Simon Wall, Josh Cooter, Tom Robson: tenor
Rob Macdonald, Greg Skidmore: bass
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Jacob Obrecht (1457/8-1505)
Missa de Sancto Donatiano (1487)
John Browne (actief ca.1490-1505)
Robert Fayrfax (1464-1521)
Nicolas Gombert (ca.1495-ca.1560)
Nicolas Gombert
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Production: Concertgebouw Brugge, Evil Pinguin Records, in collaboration with Mezzo
Coproduction: Mafestival Brugge

[@marxmiti7467]

sooooo angelic❤

[@clarewarbis3337]

one of these fine young chaps was a guest at my wedding. and sang with my husband, who would have thought 24 years later he would be a Tallis Scholar

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

What an amazing story ! Well done to him...

[@philruane5575]

Lovely story.

[@realsonhador]

Who is he? Please tell us

[@horacebradley8725]

How can anyone not like this? It is the voice of God.

[@jackhana7374]

Just peaceful, sublime and magnificent! Thank you!

[@philruane5575]

The older i get, the older the music i like. I wonder in disbelief at this, tis where heaven touches earth. Clive James said that.

[@user-uu1nw1bl9j]

Well maybe your brain is degrading because older compositions are much less complex

[@Sora-rm2fq]

​@@user-uu1nw1bl9jless complex, more sophisticated.

[@clavichord]

​@@user-uu1nw1bl9jNot only an unnecessarily cruel comment, but obviously not true, as Rennaissance polyphonic counterpoint is some of the most complex music ever written in the Western music tradition

[@876Bruce]

So peaceful in a time of troubles.

[@simongardiner949]

The worst thing is that the 'troubles' are all SELF INDUCED.

[@gritslogan9348]

Beautifull music without instruments. The human soul carrys with it many great things , and this beautiful music is a prime example of that.

[@eugenesheshenin2060]

Transporting... Complete audio immersion... Flemish polyphony is world's wonder and never cease to get one awestruck with its unearthly beauty. Well, in the expert hands of Peter Philips and through the wonderful singers of Tallis Scholars the refinement and subtlety of every compositioin sang messer Obrecht oevre gets the due treatment. Many thanks to sharing.

[@stevegebhart8388]

Having sung in my college a capella choir and madrigal group I can only listen in awe ar the marvelous ensemble and voices of this group. Truly what I would wish for should the opportunity arise to lead such a group! Marvellous.

[@kereldeman2989]

This is heaven on earth.

[@donkarara2556]

Feels like I am in a place full of light, forest, mountains, peace, and fresh air.

[@philruane5575]

Such a nice feeling Don 👍

[@guts2special]

Missa de Sancto Donatiano Jacob Obrecht 1:36 Kyrie 6:38 Gloria 14:55 Credo 25:50 Sanctus 34:30 Agnus Dei Stabat Iuxta John Browne 42:38 Stabat Iuxta Christi Crucem Vidit Caput Coronatum Vidit Corpus Flagellari Vidit Caput Inclinatum 48:40 in Dolore Tunc Fuisti Dolor Ingens, Dolor Ille Virgo Mitis, Virgo Pia Iube Natum Et Implora Maria Plena Virtute Robert Fayrfax 56:40 Magnificat quarti toni Nicolas Gombert 1:13:47 Magnificat 1:15:47 Quia Rwapexit 1:17:38 Et Misericordia 1:19:13 Deposuit Potentes De Sede 1:21:12 Suscepit Israel 1:22:54 Gloria Patri Regina Caeli Laetare Nicolas Gambert 1:26:43

[@veroniquetelliez7012]

Merci.

[@stevenzeluck]

Wonderful!

[@antoniolupinu1337]

een prachtig koor.. heel mooi.. als of je bij God aan de deur staat, gewoon prachtig.. alle emoties bij mekaar.. beautyful..

[@DavidNesbit_theTHINKER]

Honestly now, is there anything more sublime than a concert of talented singers performing such sublime works in a stellar location as this? Many thanks for posting.

[@dordeacasaro1547]

Not really..I totally agree..

[@horstschwittula1159]

What about Zeppelin, drugs and being with the woman you want to be with? Srsly tho, Lassus or Palestrina are so much more sublime.

[@tooxicfox5245]

@@horstschwittula1159 There is good music for every occasion. Zeppelin has its own space too, if you think about it. At least I wouldn't imagine myself going to the beach on the first summer day hearing to Obrecht, would you 😉?

[@philruane5575]

I wonder if the music and buildings are contemporary to each other? My local 900 year old cathedral in Peterborough, England , has the most amazing acoustics like this. The Peterborough Choir Christmas time concerts are truly beautiful.

[@vicentegomes9640]

@@horstschwittula1159 Drugs may seem good, but they destroy your brain and your life. I had many friends that are dead due to this sad habit. Just a bad illusion.

[@robbieriddle2325]

Watching these expert singers is inspiring. Hearing what they are doing as an ensemble is just above humanity. Still, seeing and hearing the incomparable Caroline Trevor makes me wonder if she isn't more angel than human; all those concerts, all those recordings, her voice is always other-worldly beautiful!

[@williamababio6616]

Voices like these , God don't make them like this anymore .

[@zigosepalum5641]

Très belle interprétation, pour moi parfaite, avec tout le souffle nécessaire pour rendre toute l'émotion de cette si belle polyphonie.

[@simongardiner949]

Ton expression magnifique - merci bien

[@patricktobin5987]

I love this wonderful piece of sacred music under any circumstances and when it is performed by the magnificent Tallis Scholars my joy is great indeed...

[@philruane5575]

Nice words Patrick.

[@cuedabeat]

So Angelic

[@seanmarshall2078]

very human indeed! striving for excellence, never achieving it!

[@fooxtrot]

I love the way Steven Harrold looks on the other choir members!

[@icespittingfire]

Yes. I also like the way he somehow retains the slight appearance of a mischievous schoolboy... accentuated no doubt by standing next to the giant and rather handsome alto! Incredible singing.

[@frankfeldman6657]

What a group, absolutely divine.

[@francoislebedel4428]

Merveilleux ensemble que les Tallis scholars qui nous offrent le pur diamant de cette oeuvre si peu connue de la polyphonie de la Renaissance, née de l'Ars nova. Les compositeurs de cette époque nous enchantent encore.

[@jacintogd73]

Increíble, maravillosa interpretación, inigualable, magnífica... me quedo sin palabras.

[@realsonhador]

Eu ouço trechos desta missa todos os dias. A cada analise, uma bela experiência. Fico a pensar se os conteporaneos de Tomas Tallis ou ele proprio pudesse ver os nossos dias e ver as evoluções das tecnicas do canto e da tecnologia como aplificaram a beleza desta obra maravilhosa.

[@josevipadilla7224]

Fantásticos e increíbles como siempre los Tallis Scholars,... de mis conjuntos preferidos de Música Antigua.

[@mejkki-sun1244]

Just wonderful!

[@joecarr2224]

Superb choir. Thank you.

[@seanmarshall2078]

Bravi tutti!

[@garyhinkle5736]

Absolutely Magnificent, What A Beautiful Gift Of Music 🎶

[@romearomeo]

Sublime!

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Absolutely sublime !! I posted a link on Twitter tonight, as I missed the concert beginning (it is currently on a French tv channel tonight). I will watch the replay & see if there is a recorded on CD version of it available). This Ensemble never fails, one of my very favorite, and this is even much more appreciated by these troubles times I have to say. Thanks for the upload ! 👍👍👍

[@user-pc4rd8jb5h]

awesome!

[@icespittingfire]

this is just exquisite

[@welshcelt9406]

4 or 5 years ago has the greatest opportunity to be at one of the Tallis performance at Bristol. Hopefully next Feb a trip to London.

[@clarewarbis3337]

heavenly

[@heloisacarvalhodasilva5021]

É como ouvir as vozes dos anjos vindas diretamente do Casa de Deus! É bom viver nesse tempo em que na Terra estão encarnados pessoas com essa qualidade de vida. Obrigado!

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Absolutely Sublime!

[@r.i.i.i.deantiniche1419]

Fabulous!

[@fododude]

I'm so happy that they're not all under 35.

[@andreawinkler379]

I'm so happy to see folks under 50 performing! Where I am, it seems as if the folks interested in early music are all older, so it is lovely to see younger people! However, I also agree with your point, that it is truly wonderful to see people of all ages and genders interested in and performing early music.

[@cesarlorenzetti2133]

Sublime

[@papijunior6974]

Emma Walshe angelical voice!! 😇

[@averayugen7802]

The modern era has "self-help" but the middle ages had people like Thomas Tallis and Jacob Obrecht. Draw your own conclusions.

[@marcopagella5909]

La bellezza.

[@patriciarodriguezmartinez3233]

🌹🌹

[@cleftoftherock6797]

Great

[@vivianbelissima]

😘

[@WilliamTheByrd]

Steven Harrold has still got it. Bravo.

[@paulsmith5752]

Alex Chance - like father (Michael), like son...

[@icespittingfire]

yes especially great in that lovely two-voice passage in the Browne

[@EdiDrums]

_This is the Word of the Byrd._

[@a0b0]

peter phillips is a genius

[@martynthorn850]

Fantastic as always, the Hosanna sections in the Sanctus are just incredible. Does anyone know where I can find the score for the Mass, can’t find it anywhere! 😞

[@mwnyc3976]

For a different take on this same Mass setting, sung by the (all-male) ensemble Cappella Pratensis, go here: kzbin.info/aero/PL76DD264FC534759C Cappella Pratensis's recording (not all of which is on this playlist) is a complete reconstruction of a memorial Mass in honor of the man for whom Obrecht was commissioned (by the man's widow) to compose the Missa de Sancto Donatiano. They also shot a video of the complete Mass in the church in Bruges where that memorial was sung. You can check out the first part of that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmKYlYaEgcZgi5Y.

[@johnfisher247]

Thank you. It was written for all male voices. I can spot the female voices.

[@user-kl5be8kd7j]

この教会、行ったことがあります。ミケランジェロの聖母子像がありました。

[@swerveon]

57:06

[@elsap.obuchowski3587]

Any details on the compositions sung after the mass concludes? I see the composers’ names, but no titles.

[@DonVueltaMorales]

See the gripla112 comment above. I know. I was confused there as well with the original post providing little information.

[@realsonhador]

Can anyone help me to describe this part between 42:42 until 55:21? What the name of this mass? Who is the composer?

[@wiktorchirowski3215]

John Browne- Stabat Juxta, if you like it listen to his stabat Mater, and make sure to chceck out Robert Carver.

[@guts2special]

@@wiktorchirowski3215 It's Stabat Iuxta, not Stabat Juxta...

[@wiktorchirowski3215]

@@guts2special As far as I know it can be J as well- it's pronounced as I of course. Likewise the U and V were written with same sign as well. The (mis)spelllings varied throughout the ages and since Latin is ancient it can not be considered standardized like modern languages.

[@philruane5575]

I have no idea really about your talk but i like it. 👍

[@granvilles.wright6757]

The Mass Is--Miss Di Sancto Donatiano, By Flemish Composer Jacob Obrecht,Performed By The Tallis Scholars, Peter Philips, Director, in Brugges, Belgium. Mr. Granville S. Wright, Admirer And Concert-Goer, And Church Musician. God Bless, Edmison Sanctos.

[@MontoyaMatrix]

I don't know if this beats Palestrina (i'm still exploring),---but this is far, far beyond Dufay. It's more smooth and open.

[@danielolmarker1469]

Keep in mind that those composers (Dufay, Obrecht and Palestrina) are from different generations. Late 15th century is a really exciting period with a larger variety among the composers. Des Prez, Ockeghem and Obrecht are my favourites from this period.

[@MontoyaMatrix]

I am humbled. Yes, i was trying to grate evolution into a caste. Thank you, Daniel. I have learned something today..@@danielolmarker1469

[@mwnyc3976]

@@MontoyaMatrix Dufay was two generations before Obrecht, Josquin Desprez and Pierre de la Rue. (Ockeghem was in between, and very possibly taught Josquin and de la Rue.) Palestrina was two generations after Obrecht and Josquin.

[@MontoyaMatrix]

@Steven Moore Ah, yes. I completley forgot about Despres. They beauty they came out of the limitations of music theory back then. There was a story that Debussy was looking for inspiration for a new sound, and he talking to Franz List. List told him to look into the old Desprez and Dufay and others from that past.

[@philruane5575]

@@danielolmarker1469 is Purcell also from that time?

[@johnfisher247]

This music is an act of worship. It would better as part of a traditional Mass. Also clapping in church...not comfortable with that. Sacrilegious