Sicut Cervus / Sitivit Anima Mea by Palestrina

[variasveces]

I remember a long time ago, when my college choir was rehearsing something by Bach, my totally eccentric choir director said something along the lines of how "you can't kill a good tune", and he started playing the piece by Bach as a pop song . . .. This video of yours goes to show you how very right he was!

[lutesongs]

@variasveces Thanks for your comment. Palestrina's music has all the hallmarks of popular style from a different age.  Generally, early music performers tend to filter interpretations through received ideas that are largely academic and not particularly derived from insights into performance through broader study of context.

We base our interpretation on the well-known fact that Palestrina used the lute to work out ideas, and this motet responds well to the treatment. Thanks again.

[organjon]

So delighted to come across this video while looking for recordings of Sicut cervus! Keep up the great work, Donna and Ron!

-Jon R.

[lutesongs]

@organjon

Thanks so much, Jon! Hope Temple is treating you well!

[orion777temp]

so beautiful, thanks for all your posting.

[looterish]

Exquisite!!!

[lutesongs]

@looterish - thanks!