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Claudio Abbado, Easter, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, London Symphony Orchestra, Lucia Valentini Terrani, Margaret Marshall, Michel-Richard de Lalande, Regina Cæli
I wish all of you a very Happy Easter. Let it be musical. The new Marian antiphon is the “Regina Cæli.” Michel-Richard Delalande (or de Lalande) , whose “Regina Cæli” I selected, was the finest composer of French
- A Portrait of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (20 December 2011)
The second selection is Pergolesi’s French grands motets. The second selection is Pergolesi’s “Quando Corpus Morietur.”
Regina Cæli
The authorship of the Regina Cæli is unknown. It was composed in the twelfth century and was in Franciscan use after Compline a century later. According to Wikipedia, “legend has it that St Gregory the Great heard angels chanting the first three lines one Easter morning in Rome, while following barefoot in a great religious procession of the icon of the Virgin painted by Luke the Evangelist. He was thereupon inspired to add the fourth line.” (See Regina Cæli, Wikipedia.)
The Regina Cæli is one of the four Antiphons or Antiphonies (Anthems in the Anglican Church) dedicated to Mary. It is sung during the Easter season.
Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia. For He whom you deserved to bear in your womb, alleluia. Has risen, as He promised, alleluia. Pray for us to God, alleluia. V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Michel-Richard Delalande (15 December 1657 – 18 June 1726) Regina Cæli composer: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (4 January 1710 – 16 March 1736) piece: “Quando Corpus Morietur” performers: Margaret Marshall, Soprano and Lucia Valentini Terrani, Contralto orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra (1985) conductor: Claudio Abbado © Micheline Walker 31 March 2013 WordPress
Stefania said:
Dear Micheline, I wish you a Happy Easter. Very nice Easter music! I listened with great joy and delight.
Thank you so much.
Have a wonderful Sunday and many blessings!
Big hugs, much love, Stefania! 🙂
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michelinewalker said:
Dear Stefania,
I also wish you a fine Easter and thank you once again for the beautiful pictures you display on the internet. They are a gift to humanity.
I’ve been a little depressed, but I think my mood is now improving.
Big hugs and love,
Micheline
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Stefania said:
Dear Micheline, thank you so much for sharing with us this wonderful gift! I listened with joy and delight! I’m so happy for you right now.
Have a wonderful day and many blessings.
Big hugs, much love, Your friend, Stefania! 🙂
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michelinewalker said:
Isn’t that music heavenly. I’m so glad you liked it.
I hope you are well Stefania.
Big hugs and love,
Micheline
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kateshrewsday said:
Top post today, Micheline! Loved your choice of music. Beautiful. Thank you.
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michelinewalker said:
Thank you Kate,
I hope you are well. Today I went and read posts that had been sent to me. There were many from you. They were delightful.
Love,
Micheline
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tkmorin said:
Great post! … and thank you for visiting my blog! 🙂
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michelinewalker said:
Thank you. I enjoyed visiting your blog. Best. MW
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tkmorin said:
Awww … you just made my day! Thank you. I know you went through quite a few posts, so I take that as a deep compliment. Thanks! 🙂
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michelinewalker said:
I’m glad I did. Carry on! 🙂
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tkmorin said:
🙂
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michelinewalker said:
Yes, you may include me in the directory. I apologize for this belated answer. Thank you very much. Best, Micheline
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