Potter / O'Gorman / Covey-Crump Conductus 1: Music & Poetry From Thirteenth CD

Hyperion has long been a champion of music from the Medieval era. Combining the highest levels of scholarship with brilliant musicianship and award-winning recordings, Hyperion has helped open the ears of a generation of listeners to the musical riches of the Middles Ages. On this intriguing release, John Potter, Christopher O'Gorman and Rogers Covey-Crump offer a selection of music from the Ars antiqua period. Focusing on a genre of sacred vocal works called the Conductus, the singers explore Western music's first experiments in polyphony. Extensive booklet notes by musicologist Mark Everist probe into the intricacies of performance practice as well as analyzing the music and poetry in context.

1. Quo Vadis, Quo Progrederis? [3'14] John Potter - John Potter 2. Genitus Divinitus [4'23] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 3. Quod Promisit Ab Eterno [4'31] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 4. Artium Dignitas [2'54] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 5. Relegentur Ab Area [7'55] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman, Rogers Covey-Crump - Various Performers 6. Qui Servare Puberem Monophonic [3'23] Christopher Ogorman - Christopher O'Gorman 7. Ut Non Ponam [3'04] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 8. Qui Servare Puberem Two-Part, Unmeasured [3'55] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 9. Porta Salutis [5'17] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 10. Ista Dies Celebrari [5'40] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 11. Qui Servare Puberem Two-Part, Measured [2'42] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 12. Stephani Sollempnia [1'02] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman, Rogers Covey-Crump - Various Performers 13. Beate Virginis [5'16] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 14. Qui Servare Puberem Three-Part [0'55] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman, Rogers Covey-Crump - Various Performers 15. Heu Quo Progreditur [1'47] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman 16. Stella Serena [3'13] John Potter, Christopher Ogorman, Rogers Covey-Crump - Various Performers