Jacquet de Mantua

O Jesu Christe – Jacquet de Mantua

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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

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