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Founded by Paul Van Nevel, the Huelgas Ensemble has emerged as one of Europe's premiere vocal ensembles dedicated to the performance of music from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Combining academic erudition with extraordinary skill and verve, the Huelgas Ensemble brings to life long-forgotten works of music that all too often have lain mutely in dark corners of archives and libraries across the European continent. Their most recent recording, La Pellegrina (SK 63362), features music from a sixteenth-century wedding in the Medici family.
At the heart of the group's interpretative style is the recognition of the symbiotic relationship that stood among the arts in the medieval and Renaissance mind. Bringing together everything from Albertus Magnus' study of temperaments to the "memory theatre" of Giulio Camillo and the oratorical techniques espoused by rhetoreticians of the period, the Huelgas Ensemble offers performances that are at once surprising and yet singularly apt.
The resultant record of achievement is an impressive one. Among their numerous critical prizes, the Huelgas Ensemble has garnered the Cannes Classical Award for their recent recording Pipelare: Missa "L'homme armé" (SK 68258), the Diapason d'or for their critically acclaimed recording Utopia Triumphans (SK 66261), the Edison award, the de Caecilia award, and the Snepvangers award of the Belgian Music Press. The list of awards extends back to their first Sony VIVARTE recording, La Dissection d'un homme armé (SK 45860), which won First Prize of the CD Compact Records Awards 1991.
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Sanctus
Huelgas Ensemble; Paul van Nevel Lyrics
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Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis.
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.
Hosanna in excelsis.
The lyrics of "Sanctus" convey a sense of awe and reverence towards God. The repetition of the word "sanctus," meaning "holy," emphasizes the sacredness of the moment. The reference to "Dominus Deus Sabaoth" reinforces the belief in the power and sovereignty of God. The phrase "Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua" acknowledges the glory and majesty of God that is reflected in all of creation. The repeated phrase "Hosanna in excelsis" is a declaration of praise and exaltation towards God. Finally, the blessing of those who come in the name of the Lord in the line "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini" reflects the belief in the Messianic promise.
The Huelgas Ensemble's rendition of "Sanctus" is a stunning tribute to the beauty and complexity of Renaissance choral music. Paul Van Nevel's composition features intricate harmonies and contrasting vocal parts that showcase the ensemble's range and versatility. The use of polyphony enhances the text, giving the impression that the voices are woven together in a tapestry of sound. The music and lyrics combine to create an immersive, spiritual experience that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus,
Holy, holy, holy,
Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Lord God of Hosts.
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in excelsis.
Hosanna in the highest.
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in excelsis.
Hosanna in the highest.
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