Manuel Cardoso: Missa Secundi Toni and Other Works
Manuel Cardoso (1566–1650) was one of the most important composers of the golden age of Portuguese polyphony around the turn of the seventeenth century. But modern choirs have been surprisingly slow to explore the rich legacy of his compositions: this is the first recording of his Missa Secundi Toni, and the first of any of his works with brass consort, its dark colours providing an effective contrast with the young voices of the Girton College Choir.
The Choir of Girton College, Cambridge (Tracks 1–2, 4–7)
Historic Brass of the Royal Academy of Music (Jeremy West, leader) (Tracks 1–5, 7 10–14, 16–17)
Lucy Morrell, organ (Tracks 1–5, 7–8, 10–13, 15–17)
Gareth Wilson, director (Tracks 1–7, 9–14, 16–17)
Listen To This Recording:
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CARDOSO Magni cat Octavi Toni*
- Magnificat Octavi Toni
- Sancta Maria
- Commissa mea pavesco
- Missa Secundi Toni: I Kyrie
- Missa Secundi Toni: II Gloria
- Ecce mulier Chananea
- Missa Secundi Toni: III Credo
- Obra de Segundo Tom
- Aquam quam ego dabo
- Missa Secundi Toni: IV Sanctus
- Missa Secundi Toni: V Benedictus
- Sitivit anima mea**
- Missa Secundi Toni: VI Agnus Dei
- Non mortui**
- Passo de Segundo Tom
- Magnificat Quinti Toni
- Commissa mea pavesco
DE BRITO Sancta Maria*
MORAGO Commissa mea pavesco*
CARDOSO Missa Secundi Toni*
ANON. Obra de Segundo Tom*
CARDOSO Aquam quam ego dabo
CARDOSO Missa Secundi Toni*
ANON. Passo de Segundo Tom*
CARDOSO Magni cat Quinti Toni*
MAGALHÃES Commissa mea pavesco**
*FIRST RECORDINGS
**FIRST RECORDINGS IN THIS VERSION
MusicWeb International :
‘The singing and playing is very fine […] and I have thoroughly enjoyed this recording. That is also due to the excellent quality of the music.
The fact that almost all the pieces on the programme are recorded here for the first time is a further strong argument in favour of this disc. This is a substantial addition to the discography and helps to enhance and deepen our knowledge of a musical culture which is still not fully known and appreciated.’
—Johan van Veen, MusicWeb International