Marianne Lihannah (Mezzo Soprano) - Perotin (Magister Perotinus): Beata Viscera

from Centuries of Songs by Marianne Lihannah (Mezzo) Pete Rosser (Piano)

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The mezzo soprano Marianne Lihannah sings this divine processional Marian hymn which couldn't have been composed before year 1220.
It is by 'Perotin' also known as 'Perotin Magister' or 'Perotin the Great' or 'Magister Perotinus' The words are by Phillip de Chancellor a French Theologian and Latin Medieval Lyric Poet.

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Blessed be the womb of the virgin Mary, at whose breast the King of illustrious name, concealing in another guise the power of his divinity, has sealed a pact between God and Man'.

'O Wondrous Novelty and unprecedented joy of a mother still intact after giving birth'

The mysteries of the Mosaic Law are resolved. The tree sprung from the mystic rod, unknown in nature. Water gushing from the stone, a pilar showing the way to God's people are favourable signs.

'O Wondrous Novelty......

The eye cannot bear to look freely on the sun, as it rises in the air in all it's purity. Then let it behold that sun from the side, as it is reflected, in the womb of a pregnant woman, where it is enclosed entire.

'O Wondrous Novelty...... *************************************************************
There is actually a fourth verse which I haven't recorded as I was afraid of the chant seeming too long.

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from Centuries of Songs, released August 27, 2018
I was inspired to record it after listening to 'Vox Clamantis, weekend Guitar Trio's wonderful recording of it. And I am grateful to my singing teacher Michael Deason-Barrow for giving lots of help with interpreting this ancient notation and with singing this beautiful Gregorian Chant.

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Marianne Lihannah England, UK

Marianne Lihannah is a versatile mezzo soprano, equally at home across several genres.
She holds various diplomas in singing and music performance and is the singer in the duo Elyssia.
Marianne also plays the nyckelharpa

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