Missa Hodie Christus Natus Est and Six Motets

Album by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina & Cambridge Choir of King’s College & Philip Ledger

Missa Hodie Christus Natus Est is a mass composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina in the 16th century, based on his earlier motet of the same name. This eight-voice work exemplifies Palestrina's mastery of polyphonic choral writing, featuring intricate interweaving of vocal lines and a jubilant character that reflects the festive nature of the Christmas season.
First released: 1991

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Missa: Hodie Christus Natus Est: Kyrie
    3:51
  2. 2.
    Missa: Hodie Christus Natus Est: Gloria
    5:07
  3. 3.
    Missa: Hodie Christus Natus Est: Credo
    7:53
  4. 4.
    Missa: Hodie Christus Natus Est: Santus
    4:42
  5. 5.
    Missa: Hodie Christus Natus Est: Benedictus
    2:48
  6. 6.
    Missa: Hodie Christus Natus Est: Agnust Dei
    3:08
  7. 7.
    Motets: Hodie Christus natus est
    2:48
  8. 8.
    Motets: Canite tuba
    6:21
  9. 9.
    Motets: Ave Maria
    4:20
  10. 10.
    Motets: Tui Sunt caeli
    2:37
  11. 11.
    Motets: Jubilate Deo
    3:34
  12. 12.
    Motets: O Magnum mysterium
    6:21