Heavenly Spheres
Heavenly Spheres (L'Harmonie des Sphères) is an a cappella choral album by the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal under the direction of Christopher Jackson. Recorded in 1998, it features songs from the late 15th to early 16th century. It was awarded a Félix Award from the ADISQ and was nominated for the Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year – Vocal or Choral Performance in 2000.
The album includes performances of compositions by Nicolas Gombert, Roland de Lassus, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Josquin des Prez, and others.
Track listing
Musae Jovis, the lament on the death of Josquin des Prez, for 6 voices by Nicolas Gombert
Inviolata, integra et casta es, motet for 5 voices by Josquin des Prez
Motet Tulerunt Dominum meum for 8 voices by Nicolas Gombert
Nesciens Mater Virgo Virum, for 8 voices by Jean Mouton
Andreas Christi famulus for 8 voices, motet by Cristóbal de Morales
Salve Regina, motet for 4 voices (from Motets Book II) by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
