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Under the direction of Philip Cave, Magnificat embarks on a three-volume journey exploring the ingenuity of Orlandus Lassus. In this rich collection of Magnificats based on polyphonic models, Lassus - 'The Alchemist' - demonstrates an unsurpassed ability to reimagine existing material in the creation of his own works. This first volume of the series presents Lassus's Magnificats based on madrigals, featuring models by Philippe Verdelot, Cipriano de Rore, and Alessandro Striggio among others. The second album will comprise Lassus's canticles based on motets, and the third will conclude with those inspired by chansons. In celebrating Lassus as 'The Alchemist', Magnificat reveals the creative process and skill he employed in re-working the original music and illuminates a significant repertory that is underrepresented in contemporary liturgical or concert settings. Album Tracks 1. Ultimi Miei Sospiri 2. Magnificat Ultimi Miei Sospiri 3. Quanto in Mille Anni 4. Magnificat Quanto in Mille Anni 5. S'io Credessi Per Morte 6. Magnificat S'io Credessi Per Morte 7. Alma Real 8. Magnificat Alma Real 9. O S'io Potessi Donna 10. Magnificat O S'io Potessi Donna 11. Vergine Bella 12. Magnificat Vergine Bella 13. Quando Lieta Sperai 14. Magnificat Quando Lieta Sperai 1. O Che Vezzosa Aurora 2. Magnificat O Che Vezzosa Aurora 3. Erano I Capei D'oro 4. Magnificat Erano I Capei D'oro 5. D'ogni Gratia E D'amor 6. Magnificat D'ogni Gratia E D'amor 7. Ecco Ch'io Lasso Il Core 8. Magnificat Ecco Ch'io Lasso Il Core 9. Ancor Che Col Partire 10. Magnificat Ancor Che Col Partire 11. Da Le Belle Contrade 12. Magnificat Da Le Belle Contrade 13. S'io Esca Vivo 14. Magnificat S'io Esca Vivo
