May 3, 20080
Miserere
Miserere Mei Deus, Allegri’s most well-known masterpiece. I first came across it in the early 90’s. The first time I heard it was from the (at that time) not so well-known Tallis Scholars. It was love at first sight. The tranquil nature of it is so mesmerizing, hearing it is like receiving the absolution that the Psalmist desperately seeks from above.
Not sure why, but the music rings in my mind tonight. So I thought I should check it out if it is in youtube in order to share with all of you as well, and voilà! Here is a version from the King’s Chapel Choir:
And because of this post, I went to the Tallis Scholars website and learned that they have made another recording of Miserere last year! Wow, who would have thought!