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Fasolo: Masses & Hymns

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Composer
Giovanni Battista Fasolo
Artist
Federico Del Sordo, Nova Schola Gregoriana of Verona
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Apr 18, 2025
Catalog #
BRI96825
UPC
5028421968254

About

Majesty, solemnity and brilliance: Volume 3 of a series dedicated to the works of Giovanni Battista Fasolo (1598-1664), a little-known friar and composer for the church from southern Italy. Individual pieces by Fasolo have featured on a few compilations of sacred music from 17th-century Italy, but until now there has been no comprehensive survey of this overlooked but significant figure. Made at the cathedral of Verona in August 2024, this new 3CD set of his organ masses is the most substantial set of his work ever issued. All the music here was published in 1645, but composed at least a decade earlier, from Fasolo's period of service to various ducal chapels in Naples and Rome. The three Mass settings follow the orthodox form of 'organ masses': each line of the text is sung in Gregorian chant, alternating with new and original instrumental elaborations of those lines on the organ. Thus the weight of musical 'content' falls heavily on the organ part, performed here with both exuberance and sensitivity by Federico del Sordo. The 51 verses composed by Fasolo for this trio of organ Masses cover a spectrum of musical styles. They show how much Fasolo wished to break out of the idioms he had inherited from Renaissance composers such as Frescobaldi, and extend the syntax into Baroque territory. The Masses are complemented on each disc by Fasolo's settings of motets and ancient hymns for the church such as the Te Deum and Pange lingua, all organised according to the same alternatim practice. Alberto Turco and Federico del Sordo have won praise for two previous collections of Fasolo's music on Brilliant Classics. Of their collection of Magnificats and a Salve Regina (95512), the critic in Fanfare wrote: 'The keyboard playing by Federico del Sordo is capable and always lively... I like the brilliant registrations chosen for the organ, which give it considerable resonance. A fine disc, and one that should show that Fasola was no slouch when exercising his craft.' - 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'sworks 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.

Tracklist 43 tracks

  1. 1 Kyrie 04:24
    Track
    1
    Title
    Kyrie
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  2. 2 Gloria 06:40
    Track
    2
    Title
    Gloria
    Duration
    06:40
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  3. 3 Brevis modulatio post Epistolam 01:18
    Track
    3
    Title
    Brevis modulatio post Epistolam
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  4. 4 Gravis modulatio pro Offertorio 02:16
    Track
    4
    Title
    Gravis modulatio pro Offertorio
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  5. 5 Sanctus - Benedictus et elevatio Simul 04:13
    Track
    5
    Title
    Sanctus - Benedictus et elevatio Simul
    Duration
    04:13
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  6. 6 Agnus Dei - Brevis modulatio post Agnus 02:12
    Track
    6
    Title
    Agnus Dei - Brevis modulatio post Agnus
    Duration
    02:12
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  7. 7 Te deum 12:54
    Track
    7
    Title
    Te deum
    Duration
    12:54
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  8. 8 Lucis creator optime 03:39
    Track
    8
    Title
    Lucis creator optime
    Duration
    03:39
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  9. 9 Ave maris stella 04:31
    Track
    9
    Title
    Ave maris stella
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  10. 10 Ave maris stella, Altri versi più facili, e più moderni 04:42
    Track
    10
    Title
    Ave maris stella, Altri versi più facili, e più moderni
    Duration
    04:42
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  11. 11 Christe redemptor omnium 05:14
    Track
    11
    Title
    Christe redemptor omnium
    Duration
    05:14
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  12. 12 Hostis Herodes impie 03:06
    Track
    12
    Title
    Hostis Herodes impie
    Duration
    03:06
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  13. 13 Ad coenam agni providi 04:34
    Track
    13
    Title
    Ad coenam agni providi
    Duration
    04:34
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  14. 14 Ad coenam agni providi, versi più allegri 03:51
    Track
    14
    Title
    Ad coenam agni providi, versi più allegri
    Duration
    03:51
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  15. 15 Kyrie 04:42
    Track
    15
    Title
    Kyrie
    Duration
    04:42
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  16. 16 Gloria 07:32
    Track
    16
    Title
    Gloria
    Duration
    07:32
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  17. 17 Modulatio post Epistolam 03:00
    Track
    17
    Title
    Modulatio post Epistolam
    Duration
    03:00
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  18. 18 Gravis modulatio pro Offertorio 03:04
    Track
    18
    Title
    Gravis modulatio pro Offertorio
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  19. 19 Sanctus - Elevatio 03:13
    Track
    19
    Title
    Sanctus - Elevatio
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  20. 20 Agnus Dei - Brevis modulatio post Agnus Dei 02:08
    Track
    20
    Title
    Agnus Dei - Brevis modulatio post Agnus Dei
    Duration
    02:08
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  21. 21 Iesu nostra redemptio 04:11
    Track
    21
    Title
    Iesu nostra redemptio
    Duration
    04:11
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  22. 22 O lux beata trinitas 02:30
    Track
    22
    Title
    O lux beata trinitas
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  23. 23 Veni creator spiritus 03:34
    Track
    23
    Title
    Veni creator spiritus
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  24. 24 Veni creator spiritus, altri versi più allegri e trasposti 04:23
    Track
    24
    Title
    Veni creator spiritus, altri versi più allegri e trasposti
    Duration
    04:23
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  25. 25 Pange lingua 05:27
    Track
    25
    Title
    Pange lingua
    Duration
    05:27
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  26. 26 Pange lingua, altri (versi) più moderni 04:59
    Track
    26
    Title
    Pange lingua, altri (versi) più moderni
    Duration
    04:59
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  27. 27 Ut queant laxis 03:59
    Track
    27
    Title
    Ut queant laxis
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  28. 28 Aurea luce 03:34
    Track
    28
    Title
    Aurea luce
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  29. 29 Exsultet luminum 03:43
    Track
    29
    Title
    Exsultet luminum
    Duration
    03:43
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  30. 30 Exsultet luminum, altri versi più allegri 04:32
    Track
    30
    Title
    Exsultet luminum, altri versi più allegri
    Duration
    04:32
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  31. 31 Kyrie 04:18
    Track
    31
    Title
    Kyrie
    Duration
    04:18
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  32. 32 Gloria 06:55
    Track
    32
    Title
    Gloria
    Duration
    06:55
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  33. 33 Brevis modulatio post Epistolam 02:27
    Track
    33
    Title
    Brevis modulatio post Epistolam
    Duration
    02:27
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  34. 34 Gravis modulatio pro Offertorio 02:27
    Track
    34
    Title
    Gravis modulatio pro Offertorio
    Duration
    02:27
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  35. 35 Sanctus - Benedictus et elevatio 03:41
    Track
    35
    Title
    Sanctus - Benedictus et elevatio
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  36. 36 Agnus Dei - Brevis modulatio More Gallico post Agnus Dei 04:08
    Track
    36
    Title
    Agnus Dei - Brevis modulatio More Gallico post Agnus Dei
    Duration
    04:08
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  37. 37 Deus tuorum militum 04:16
    Track
    37
    Title
    Deus tuorum militum
    Duration
    04:16
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  38. 38 Sanctorum meritis 04:57
    Track
    38
    Title
    Sanctorum meritis
    Duration
    04:57
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  39. 39 Iste confessor 05:38
    Track
    39
    Title
    Iste confessor
    Duration
    05:38
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  40. 40 Iesu corona virginum 03:38
    Track
    40
    Title
    Iesu corona virginum
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  41. 41 Fortem virili pectore 03:45
    Track
    41
    Title
    Fortem virili pectore
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  42. 42 Proles de cælo prodiit 06:28
    Track
    42
    Title
    Proles de cælo prodiit
    Duration
    06:28
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco
  43. 43 Decus morum dux minorum 05:38
    Track
    43
    Title
    Decus morum dux minorum
    Duration
    05:38
    Composer
    Giovanni Battista Fasolo
    Performer
    Federico del Sordo
    Ensemble
    Nova Schola Gregoriana
    Conductor
    Alberto Turco