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Lucrezia Borgia's Daughter

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Suor Leonora d'Este (1515-1575), Lucrezia Borgia's daughter, was a princess, a nun, and a musician. She left little to illuminate her history, but an obscure book of motets may at least help us understand her musical life: the Musica quinque vocum motteta materna lingua vocata, published in Venice in 1543. The book is anonymous, but it contains clues to its origins that lead us to the door of Leonora d'Este's home, the convent of Corpus Domini in Ferrara, perhaps even suggesting that she was its unidentified composer. The music here is the earliest published polyphony for nuns. This recording by Musica Secreta and Celestial Sirens allows it to be heard for the first time through carefully researched performances.

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches; 4 ounces


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Obsidian


Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2017


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2017


Label ‏ : ‎ Obsidian


Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1


Best Sellers Rank: #104,007 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl) #2,091 in Chamber Music (CDs & Vinyl) #2,907 in Opera & Vocal (CDs & Vinyl)


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    • Amazing Find for a wonderful era
Outstanding, just outstanding.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2017 by Rick Martinson
    • Five Stars
Beautiful music.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2017 by Cini
    • Beautiful and unusual renaissance programme
This is a selection of sacred works composed by Suor Leonora d'Este (1515-1575), nun, princess and daughter of Lucrezia Borgia. The music was composed for varying numbers of equal voices, generally taken to be for the female voices of her fellow sisters. The motets are characterised by graceful, soaring lines and gentle, delicate textures. They are quite beautifully sung here by the clear, pure sopranos, mezzos and altos of the ensemble Musica Secreta, supplemented in places by the more numerous sopranos and altos of Celestial Sirens and with a simple instrumental accompaniment of organ and bass viol. The result is lovely, offering a distinctive change from the usual sounds and textures of renaissance polyphony, in music that is well off the beaten track. The most extended work here, 'Angelus Domini descendit' (track 11), is a very Gombert-like motet with perpetually evolving combinations of lines and motifs. The singing is not only compelling in sound but deeply sincere and committed. Recorded chapel ambience is excellent, and booklet notes are extremely informative. This is a beautiful and unusual recording of renaissance music, which is also likely to appeal to a much wider audience of lovers of fine singing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017 by Stephen Midgley
    • Peace and beauty can fill your day in this gift from Renaissance Italy
Some evidence exists that these motets were written by Lucrezia Borgia's daughter Leonora d'Este. They were revolutionary for the 16th century on at least two counts: 1.) They were sung by nuns in an outer chamber of the convent and anyone could hear them. 2.) They were not only sung somewhat publically by women, they were written by a woman. Both counts break rules about hierarchy: on the one hand a peasant could chance to hear music the noble enjoyed (for God.) On the other other hand, it is rare even today for a woman to enjoy the full flowering of her musical talent in any venue. In my opinion, these glorious songs continue to bring joy, peace and a contemplative frame of mind, just as they were meant to in the 16th century. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2017 by Plant ecology

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