Composer: Philippus van Steelant
Performer: cantoLX
Orchestra: B’Rock Orchestra
Conductor: Frank Agsterribe
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Pentatone
Catalogue: PTC5187006
Release: 2022
Size: 1.35 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Missa pro defunctis (1650)
01. I. Requiem
02. II. Kyrie
03. III. Symphonia
04. IV. Absolve
05. V. Dies Irae
06. VI. Symphonia
07. VII. Domine Jesu
08. VIII. Sanctus
09. IX. Agnus Dei
10. X. Lux aeterna
11. Miserere mei Deus
Missa pro defunctis (1656)
12. I. Requiem
13. II. Kyrie
14. III. Absolve
15. IV. Domine Jesu
16. V. Sanctus
17. VI. Agnus Dei
18. VII. Lux aeterna
Exuberant Requiem masses from the Antwerp of Rubens. cantoLX, B’Rock Orchesta and conductor Frank Agsteribbe propose this album showcasing the exceptional wealth of musical life in Antwerp in the age of Rubens. Philippus van Steelant’s recently-rediscovered Requiem settings are unique in their exuberant splendour, tied to a funerary culture that embraced the glory of life.
cantoLX approaches vocal music with stylistic excellence and vocal purity. Their artistic leader Frank Agsteribbe was one of B’Rock’s founders, and brings the two ensembles together for this recording. cantoLX and Agsteribbe both make their Pentatone debut.