Lassus: Penitential Psalms (Part 1)

Cappella Amsterdam and its celebrated chief conductor Daniel Reuss present an integral recording of Lassus' Penitential Psalms. Building on their exquisite recording of Schnittke’s Psalms of Repentance, this release explores new dimensions in the theme of penitence and marks a significant return to Renaissance repertoire following their celebrated Pentatone debut album In Umbra Mortis. The album pairs Lassus’ austere and introspective music with images from the richly-illustrated original score, one of the most visually beautiful manuscripts ever created. Under Daniel Reuss' artistic direction of over thirty years, the choir has garnered numerous accolades, including an Edison Klassiek Award for In Umbra Mortis (2021). This album was followed by David Lang: the writings (2022), Schnittke: Psalms of Repentance (2023) and Tales of song and sadness (2024), a tribute to those two giants of Dutch music culture, conductor Frans Brüggen and composer Louis Andriessen. Professional chamber choir Cappella Amsterdam brings classical choral music, independently and in collaboration with others, under the artistic direction of Daniel Reuss for over thirty years. They are very much aware that what they do touches the core of humanity, that singing is a universal language. Cappella Amsterdam keeps this language and the rich choral canon alive at the highest level and gives choral music its place in the 21st century.

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Cappella Amsterdam Daniel Reuss, Conductor