Fons luminis: codex las huelgas

Description

The serenity of medieval chantsThe music of the Middle Ages exists todayonly thanks to the precious work of musicianslike Dominique Vellard, who strives tobring to life the liturgical repertoire ofancient monasteries. In every corner ofmedieval Europe, manuscripts - or codex- recorded the chants of the offices. It isprecisely in a codex, that of the Spanishmonastery Las Huelgas Reales, preservedon site, that the unprecedented program ofthis new record is born. The Ensemble Gilles Binchois draws from this greatbook to compose a moment of pureplenitude in the form of a journey through thecenturies, bringing together a varied set ofvocal pieces that are sometimes unique, sometimes tinged with European influences, proof thatmusic circulated throughout the Middle Ages. The sound recording, close to the singers,offers a beautiful resonance necessary forthe a cappella repertoire, like an invitationto meditation.