Arcae, Regards de femmes – Ensemble Circé – 17-Track CD

A musical encounter that invites you to slow down

Make time for attentive listening with Arcae, Regards de femmes. The musicians of Ensemble Circé make a repertoire drawn from different collections their own, offering a journey shaped by voices and instrumental colours.

The richness of voices and early instruments

Singing, bass douçaine, recorders, viola da gamba, lirone, harpsichord and organ form the ensemble’s palette. Listen to the timbres and the interplay between the musicians as the programme unfolds in three tableaux.

Sacred pages to rediscover

From Salve Regina to Stabat mater and Victimae Paschali Laudes, discover a repertoire steeped in devotion. Monteverdi, Frescobaldi, Praetorius, Schein, Viadana and Grandi feature among the composers in this 17-track selection.

A gift for lovers of thoughtful listening

For someone who treasures singing and early music, this CD makes a meaningful gift. Enjoy it during a reflective moment, a quiet evening or a musical discovery you take the time to share.

The pleasure of a physical album

Released on DBA Productions, the album brings together 55 minutes of music on one audio CD. Settle into a comfortable seat, place the disc in a compatible player and let the atmosphere of its three tableaux unfold.

Frequently asked questions

How many tracks does the CD contain?

17 tracks in three tableaux: 4 in the first, 7 in the second and 6 in the third.

Who performs the album?

Ensemble Circé, comprising five musicians whose names and instruments are listed below.

How long is the album?

The stated running time is 55 minutes on one audio CD.

The musicians of Ensemble Circé

Emmanuelle Huteau : voice and bass douçaine
Muriel Marshal : voice
Gwinnevire Guenel : voice and tenor and soprano recorders
Isabelle Dumont : viola da gamba and lirone
Anne Dumont : voice, harpsichord and organ

Complete track listing

First tableau

1. Ach, Dass die aus Zion — Vierdanck
2. Etan Assis aux rives Acquatiques — Abel
3. Jerusalem Surge
4. Susanne Ung Jour — de Lassus

Second tableau

5. Issaïe 7,13-15
6. Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland — Praetorius
7. Quinque Prudentes Virgines
8. Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam — Schein
9. Felix caelsi
10. A pié Della gran Croce — Frescobaldi
11. Victimae Paschali Laudes

Third tableau

12. Musica Per La Maddalena — Monteverdi
13. Sancta maria — Viadana
14. Salve Regina — Monteverdi
15. Stabat mater
16. Per Nativita Di Christo — Marini
17. Ave Regina Cealorum — Grandi