Missa O Rex Gloriae / Missa Viri Galilaei

Album by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina & Westminster Cathedral Choir & James O’Donnell

Missa O Rex Gloriae and Missa Viri Galilaei are two masses composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, both published in 1601. These works exemplify Palestrina's mastery of Renaissance polyphony, with each mass based on his own motets, showcasing intricate vocal interplay and rich harmonic textures.
First released: May 1989

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Motet Viri Galilalei: I. Viri Galilaei
    2:59
  2. 2.
    Motet Viri Galilalei: II. Ascendit Deus
    3:08
  3. 3.
    Missa Viri Galilalei: I. Kyrie
    4:56
  4. 4.
    Missa Viri Galilalei: II. Gloria
    5:47
  5. 5.
    Missa Viri Galilalei: III. Credo
    9:59
  6. 6.
    Missa Viri Galilalei: IV. Santus and Benedictus
    7:30
  7. 7.
    Missa Viri Galilalei: V. Agnus Dei
    5:27
  8. 8.
    Motet O Rex Gloriae
    3:38
  9. 9.
    Missa O Rex Gloriae: I. Kyrie
    3:14
  10. 10.
    Missa O Rex Gloriae: II. Gloria
    5:09
  11. 11.
    Missa O Rex Gloriae: III. Credo
    8:10
  12. 12.
    Missa O Rex Gloriae: IV. Santus and Benedictus
    4:31
  13. 13.
    Missa O Rex Gloriae: V. Agnus Dei
    3:04

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