Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Masses & Hymns

Giovanni Battista Fasolo (1598-1680) was born in Asti (Italy) and spent his life as a Franciscan Friar in Rome, Naples and finally as Maestro di Cappella at the Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily. He is mainly known for his “Annuale”, the largest compendium of organ music for liturgical use written in the 17th century. Fasolo’s works exemplify the intricate and expressive qualities of sacred music during the era. Fasolo's contributions to liturgical music, particularly his masses and hymns, reveal his mastery in fusing traditional polyphony with the emerging Baroque idioms. Fasolo's masses stand out for their balance of solemnity and melodic grace, tailored for the sacred context. Utilizing the contrapuntal style inherited from the Renaissance, he infused these works with a sense of spiritual depth while embracing the clarity and harmonic richness characteristic of the early Baroque. His masses often feature clear textual declamation, ensuring liturgical accessibility. His hymns similarly demonstrate an affinity for melodic inventiveness and expressive nuance. Fasolo crafted these pieces with attention to the liturgical calendar, providing a musical foundation for communal worship. These compositions are marked by their lyrical beauty and ability to evoke devotion, often employing alternation between chant-like simplicity and more elaborate polyphonic textures. Performed by the Nova Schola Gregoriana of Verona, conducted by Alberto Turco, and Federico Del Sordo, playing the historic Antegnati organ of the Verona Cathedral. Both musicians have already successfully recorded works by Fasolo, Merulo and Salvatore for Brilliant Classics.

Disc 1
1: Kyrie
2: Gloria
3: Brevis Modulatio Post Epistolam
4: Gravis Modulatio Pro Offertorio
5: Sanctus - Benedictus & Elevatio Simul
6: Agnus Dei - Brevis Modulatio Post Agnus (Dei)
7: Te Deum
8: Lucis Creator Optime
9: Ave Maris Stella
10: Ave Maris Stella, Altri Versi Più Facili, E Più Moderni
11: Christe Redemptor Omnium
12: Hostis Herodes Impie
13: Ad Coenam Agni Providi
14: Ad Coenam Agni Providi, Versi Più Allegri

Disc 2
1: Kyrie
2: Gloria
3: Brevis Modulatio Post Epistolam Divisa in Partes
4: Gravis Modulatio Pro Offertorio. In Tres Partes Divisa
5: Sanctus - Elevatio
6: Agnus Dei - Brevis Modulatio Post Agnus (Dei)
7: Iesu Nostra Redemptio
8: O Lux Beata Trinitas
9: Veni Creator Spiritus
10: Veni Creator Spiritus, Altri Versi Più Allegri E Trasposti
11: Pange Lingua
12: Pange Lingua, Altri (Versi) Più Moderni
13: Ut Queant Laxis
14: Aurea Luce
15: Exsultet Luminum
16: Exsultet Luminum, Altri Versi Più Allegri

Disc 3
1: Kyrie
2: Gloria
3: Brevis Modulatio. In Duas Partes. Post Epistolam
4: Gravis Modulatio Pro Offertorio
5: Sanctus - Benedictus & Elevation
6: Agnus Dei - Brevis Modulatio More Gallico Post Agnus (Dei)
7: Deus Tuorum Militum
8: Sanctorum Meritis
9: Iste Confessor
10: Iesu Corona Virginum
11: Fortem Virili Pectore
12: Proles De Cælo Prodiit
13: Decus Morum Dux Minorum

Composer: Giovanni Battista Fasolo

Conductor: Alberto Turco

Number of Discs: 3

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