Harmonies of heaven and earth

19 October 202428 May 2024 by luminatus

A concert of music for voices performed by luminatus vocal ensemble

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Missa Ancor che col partire
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This fantastic setting by Phillipe de Monte makes extensive use of the famous madrigal by Cipriano de Rore.
luminatus vocal ensemble past and present
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A light has dawned
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Our new CD is set for release in April 2026 It features great music by Phillipe de Monte, a setting of the mass based on the madrigal Ancor che col partire (by Cipriano de Rore). There is a feast of other early music as well – much of this has never been recorded before. There ... Read more
August 2025
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The end of the summer brings hints of the autumn richness to come. It is tinged with feelings around the start of a new academic year, of putting away the relaxed feel of summer and getting down to some serious work. This has become a traditional time for luminatus vocal ensemble to record, and 2025 ... Read more
Love Divine – Renaissance and contemporary music for voices
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Notes from a review Subtitled “Renaissance and Contemporary Choral Works,” this disc follows on from the choral ensemble luminatus’ O beata Virgo Maria, reviewed previously by William Kempster in Fanfare 48:1. I agree wholeheartedly with my colleague about the standard of the choir. The recording space (St Mary’s, Woburn) seems quite tight here, so I do wonder if ... Read more
Love Divine – new CD released February 2025
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Love Divine features music by Phillipe de Monte, drawing on a motet by Cipriano de Rore. Musical material is embedded throughout this parody mass, which reflects a mature and assured mastery of counterpoint. The disc goes on to explore two composers featured by luminatus vocal ensemble in concerts this year. Tiburtio Massaino and Ippolito Baccusi. ... Read more

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