Ockeghem, Missa Cuiusvis toni

Johannes Ockeghem
Missa Cuiusvis toni

Year 2007

Label Æon

Reference AECD 0753

Duration 115:06

Format CD (2-disc)

How can do you do 4 in 1?
It’s exactly this that Ockeghem proposes in his Missa Cuiusvis Toni: the vocals in the piece of music consist of four different tones or modes. It is the only manuscript of its kind without a key, and with no note alteration, which is a convenient way to find and decipher it. The work is thus a great ‘tour de force’, of which only Ockeghem knows the secret.

For the first time on CD, the four versions of this enigmatic work are reunited. Each one evolves in a unique rhythm and colour according to its mode. In this way, you can compare and appreciate them within their own amazing acoustics.

CD 1

Messe en ré

01. Kyrie
02. Gloria
03. Credo
04. Sanctus
05. Agnus Dei

Messe en fa

06. Kyrie
07. Gloria
08. Credo
09. Sanctus
10. Agnus Dei