Music of the Renaissance for multiple voices this week, from seven different composers and six different ensembles. With two 40-part motets, one by Thomas Tallis, and a new one by James MacMillan.

Show Notes

Thomas Tallis: Spem in alium (40-part motet)

  • ORA Singers; Suzi Digby, conductor

Ludwig Daser: Benedictus Dominus (8-part motet)

  • Cinquecento

Francisco Guerrero: Gaude Barbara (6-voice motet)

  • The Brabant Ensemble; Stephen Rice, conductor

Filipe de Mahgalhaes: Missa Veni Domine

  • Cupertinos; Luis Toscano (director

Carlo Gesualdo: Sacrae Cantiones (selections)

  • Il Pomo d'Oro; Giuseppe Maletto, conductor

Josquin de Prez: Preter rerum serium

  • Gli Angeli Geneve; Stephan MacLeod, conductor and bass

James MacMillan: Vidi aquam (40-part motet)

  • ORA Singers; Suzi Digby, conductor