Tag Archives: spiritual music

François Couperin: Leçons de Ténèbres II

Posted on May 12, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we continue our musical travel around spiritual works by François Couperin. Today I present you the second spiritual lesson made for the Holy Wednesday from his set “Leçons de Ténèbres”. Enjoy it! Vive le Roy! 🙂 PS. Painting … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Plaude Laetare Gallia

Posted on December 14, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, on the 14th Avent Day I would like to share with you a solemn composition by Jean-Baptiste Lully to create a special Christmas environment for you. This motet, Plaude Laetare Gallia, was composed on the occasion of the … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Regina Coeli

Posted on September 22, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Regina Coeli is another wonderful spiritual piece by Jean-Baptiste Lully included in “Les Petits Motets”(1687). It was composed for three voices. The motet is full of light & tenderness, it passes a sublime blissful spirit our music genius managed to … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Anima Christi

Posted on April 19, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is another wonderful composition from “Les Petits Motets” by Jean-Baptiste Lully. It is based on a very popular Medieval prayer ‘Anima Christi’. The curious fact is that this prayer might have been made by the Pope John … Continue reading →

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At King’s Service: Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Posted on August 29, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) is a genius of spiritual music of Louis XIV’s time. He is an example of a perfect composer who was able to create profound compositions for various instruments. He was highly appreciated and recognized by his contemporaries and … Continue reading →