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The Timeless Sequences of the Liber ymnorum
The performances are excellent. This is serene, contemplative music designed to enhance worship -- or at least thoughts of the Divine. It succeeds.
Baltic Prayer: Choir and Strings in Perfect Harmony
Dalia Dedinskaite (violin) and Gleb Pysniak (cello) are a powerhouse duo. And they know this music well. They're from Lithuania and intuitively understand the Baltic aesthetic.
Colonna’s Two-Choir Psalms: A Feast for the Ears
Colonna expertly mixes textures, ranging from solo voice to full unison. And the space is treated as an instrument.
Palestrina Revealed Through World Premiere Recordings
These perfectly blended yet perfectly balanced performances reveal the artistry of Palestrina's polyphony.
Handel’s Jephtha a Modern Triumph
Dame Jane Glover conducts from the harpsichord, as Handel would have. Under her direction, we get a performance that's both authentic and engaging. The choruses are clean and precise, letting us marvel at Handel's counterpoint. The soloists are first-rate.
Andre Campra: Messe de Requiem
This release features the music masters of Notre Dame who set those new standards.
Zibuokle Martinaityte Choral Works Uniquely Beautiful
Four perfectly-sung performances. And they create four soundscapes of exceptional beauty.
Maria Rosa Coccia - Sacred Music from 18th Century Rome
Coccia writes in the clean, elegant style of the middle Classical period. If you enjoy the choral works of Haydn and Mozart, you'll find a lot to like in Coccia's music.
Collegium Vocale Gent Perform Near-Perfect Gesualdo
If you're familiar with Gesualdo, you should find this release outstanding. If you're not, this is a great recording to start with.
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