Voices of Connection: 09/15 Josquin Desprez: Tu Pauperum Refugium

Today’s Piece was chosen by long-time member of our tenor section, Brian Dougherty and by Audience Member Everrett Rowson!

One of the greatest masterpieces of the Early Renaissance, this “Refuge of the Poor” motet is a prayer in a time of great distress. Brian writes, “I remember my first performance of the Josquin Tu Pauperum Refugium with Voices of Ascension vividly. There were only eight singers - just two on a part. There was a delicacy and intimacy of the sound, especially in the beautiful acoustic that is Church of the Ascension, that affected me deeply. I remember thinking of how fortunate I was to be a member of Voices, taking part in that performance.” Thanks, Brian and Everrett.

–Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

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JOSQUIN DESPREZ Tu Pauperum Refugium

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

from the Delos recording Beyond Chant ℗ 1994 Delos

The singers in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.