Miserere (Allegri) Sistine Chapel Miserere (full title: Miserere mei, Deus, Latin for "Have mercy on me, O God") is a setting of Psalm 51 (Psalm 50 in Septuagint numbering) by Italian composer Gregorio Allegri.
Gregorio ALLEGRI - "Miserere mei, Deus" (= "Mon Dieu, prends pitié de moi") The Choir of New College, Oxford (Edward HIGGINBOTTOM) Psalm 51 (50): 3. Miserere mei Deus secundum magnam ...
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Allegri’s heavenly ‘Miserere’ is the stuff of legends. Well, one particular legend, to be precise... Here’s everything you need to know about Gregorio Allegri ’s Miserere Mei including what the lyrics mean, and what the origins of the piece are.
We introduce you to Allegri's Miserere, the story behind this sublime choral work and the best recordings you need to add to your collection
In 1638 Gregorio Allegri, an Italian singer, priest and composer, wrote "Miserere," which is a simple, part-harmonised setting of Psalm 51. This piece, which is also called "Miserere mei, Deus" (Latin: "Have mercy on me, O God") was composed by Allegri for use in the Sistine Chapel during matins, as part of the exclusive Tenebrae service on Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week. So potent were its ...
miserere.org is a unique and comprehensive discography and resource dedicated to Gregorio Allegri’s Miserere. One of the most instantly recognisable choral works, the Miserere we hear performed most often is very different from Allegri’s original composed around 1638 for the exclusive use of the Pope’s choir. Over time, its history has slowly been revealed by through the work of talented ...