COMPOSERS: Marenzio
LABELS: Tactus
WORKS: Motetti a due e tre cori a 8/12 voci
PERFORMER: Progetto Musica, Coro Polifonico, Insieme Vocale/Giulio Monaco
CATALOGUE NO: TC 551303
The madrigals of Marenzio (d1599) are well known, but not his sacred works. This enterprising recording, though sometimes marred by untidiness and by unnecessary instruments, maps their variety. For dazzling word setting try ‘Deus venerunt’ and for cool counterpoint ‘Ave maris stella’. A revelation. Anthony Pryer
Marenzio: Motetti a due e tre cori a 8/12 voci
The madrigals of Marenzio (d1599) are well known, but not his sacred works. This enterprising recording, though sometimes marred by untidiness and by unnecessary instruments, maps their variety. For dazzling word setting try ‘Deus venerunt’ and for cool counterpoint ‘Ave maris stella’. A revelation. Anthony Pryer
Our rating
3
Published: January 20, 2012 at 3:13 pm