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Virga Jesse floruit by Ludwig Senfl
This one is by the redoubtable Ludwig Senfl. (We had his 'De profundis' several weeks ago.) The Sonoma Bach Choir performed Senfl’s re-imagination of Josquin’s famous 'Ave Maria' in 2014; this was the first experience that really put me on to Senfl, a composer I had not previously explored in detail.

And lo, he’s truly wonderful!—perhaps most especially in this piece. It speaks its own language: Tightly imitative, but with an astounding control of range, and with a willingness to reside at times in a magical texture which goes nowhere, simply revels in a pure state of being. The piece is a pure and utter expression of love and delight and joy and gratitude.

Have a look and/or a listen--and (as the Desiderata says and my mom loved to quote): 'Whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.'
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