Description

These responsories belong to the Tenebrae liturgy of Holy Week, specifically Maundy Thursday. Ingegneri’s settings are notable for their clarity of text …and expressive yet restrained polyphony, reflecting the ideals of the Counter-Reformation. They stand alongside the more famous responsories of Victoria and Gesualdo, but are less frequently performed, making them a fascinating rediscovery for choirs interested in Renaissance sacred music.