Pierluigi Da Palestrina, Coro Della Cappella Sistina, Domenico Bartolucci - Missa Papae Marcelli Offertori

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Missa Papae Marcelli Offertori by Pierluigi Da Palestrina – A Timeless Renaissance Gem Alright, so let’s talk about this album. It’s not your everyday Spotify playlist fodder, but if you’re into classical music with that rich, sacred vibe, Missa Papae Marcelli Offertori is something you’ll wanna check out. Released in 1992 (yeah, the same year grunge was blowing up), this record takes us way back to the Renaissance era. It’s performed by the Coro Della Cappella Sistina, led by Domenico Bartolucci, and composed by none other than Giovanni Pierluigi Da Palestrina—basically the OG of choral music. The whole thing feels like stepping into a cathedral at sunrise, all hushed tones and golden light streaming through stained glass. The production quality? Solid for its time. Gennaro Carone handled the engineering, and it shows—everything sounds crisp without losing that warm, analog feel. Plus, the liner notes from Alberto Turco and Raffaelo Lavagna are kinda nerdy-cool if you’re into history. Now, onto the tracks. There’s a lot here—seriously, this album is packed—but two stuck out to me: “Credo” and “Agnus Dei II - Tu Es Petrus.” “Credo” just hits different. The harmonies are tight, almost hypnotic, and there’s this sense of unity in the voices that makes you feel like you’re part of something bigger. I dunno, maybe it’s because I’ve heard modern choirs that sound kinda robotic, but this one breathes. You can tell these singers aren’t just reading sheet music—they’re living it. And then there’s “Agnus Dei II,” which builds slowly, layering voices until it feels like the room itself is vibrating. By the end, I was sitting there thinking, “Whoa… what just happened?” Like, how do they make silence sound so full? One thing I gotta mention—the cover art by Mover Verona. Super simple, almost understated, but it works. It sets the tone perfectly for what’s inside. Also, shoutout to Bruno Del Priore for the photography; those black-and-white shots give off major old-world vibes. So yeah, this album might not be everyone’s cup of tea. If you’re more into banging beats or catchy hooks, fair enough. But if you’re looking for music that makes you stop scrolling Instagram and actually listen? This could be it. Honestly, listening to this felt less like entertainment and more like meditation. Weirdly enough, it made me think about how much we’ve lost in our rush toward faster, louder, flashier everything. Maybe we need more albums like this—not perfect, not shiny, just real. Oh, and random thought: wouldn’t it be wild if Palestrina had access to Auto-Tune? Just saying.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Dextera Domini2:16
Precatus Est Moyses4:05
Domine Deus, In Simplicitate3:27
Terra Tremuit2:15
Angelus Domini Descendit2:32
Gloria5:43
Agnus Dei I3:03
Credo9:11
Laudate Dominum2:53
Benedictus3:40
Agnus Dei II - Tu Es Petrus7:20
Meditabor3:09
Confitebor Tibi, Domine2:58
De Profundis3:28
Ad Te Domine Levavi2:56
Sanctus3:33
Bonum Est Confiteri2:33
Kyrie4:13
Exaltabo Te2:30

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Catalog Numbers

ACD 063

Labels

Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Ares

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Formats

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Companies

RoleCompany
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Credits

RoleCredit
ChorusCoro Della Cappella Sistina
Chorus MasterDomenico Bartolucci
Composed ByGiovanni Pierluigi Da Palestrina
CoverMover Verona
EngineerGennaro Carone
Liner NotesAlberto Turco, Raffaelo Lavagna
PhotographyBruno Del Priore

Notes

Total time: 72:01

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  • Rights Society: SIAE
  • Barcode: 8 014226 006328

About Pierluigi Da Palestrina, Coro Della Cappella Sistina, Domenico Bartolucci

Italian composer of the Renaissance (born in Palestrina, near Rome, between February 3 1525 and February 2 1526; died in Rome, February 2, 1594), the most famous 16th-century representative of the Roman School of musical composition. Palestrina had a vast influence on the development of Roman Catholic church music, and his work can be seen as a summation of Renaissance polyphony. He left hundreds of compositions, including 104 masses, 68 offertories, more than 300 motets, at least 72 hymns, 35 magnificats, 11 litanies, 4 or 5 sets of lamentations etc., at least 140 madrigals and 9 organ ricercari.

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Missa Papae Marcelli Offertori* by Pierluigi Da Palestrina is a stunning piece of Renaissance music. It features the legendary Coro Della Cappella Sistina, conducted by Domenico Bartolucci. Released in 1992, it’s like stepping back in time to hear voices echoing through centuries. One standout fact: the album was published by the Vatican’s own label, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. How often do you get to listen to music with such deep ties to history and spirituality? Tracks like *Agnus Dei II - Tu Es Petrus* feel especially powerful, almost like a bridge between heaven and earth.