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Review Music Web International This release follows the programming pattern established in previous recordings by luminatus such as Love Devine (review), in which we are introduced to world premieres of composers from the Renaissance period, followed by a selection of works by living female composers. All of this is presented in a nice foldout digipak … Read more
This fantastic setting by Phillipe de Monte makes extensive use of the famous madrigal by Cipriano de Rore.
Jacquet de Mantua worked within a context where musical style was shaped by the Council of Trent. Texts needed to be clear – encouraging use of homophony. There are rare moments of dissonance and, at the word Domine, a wonderful section underpinned by perfect intervals. You can catch the piece in live concerts, or on … Read more
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
