THE EARTH RESOUNDS

 

Featuring the three most celebrated Composers of the franco-flemish school

 

Josquin, Brumel, Lassus

 

The Sixteen

Harry Christophers & Eamonn Dougan

 

LASSUS: Aurora lucis rutilat

JOSQUIN: Praeter rerum seriem

LASSUS: Timor et tremor

JOSQUIN: Huc me sydereo

BRUMEL: Gloria & Sanctus

from Mass Et ecce terraemotus

LASSUS: Magnificat super Praeter rerum seriem

JOSQUIN: O virgo prudentissima a 6

LASSUS: Magnificat VII Toni super

Aurora lucis rutilat

 

This new recording from The Sixteen explores the amazing sacred music which emanated from Flanders in the 15th and 16th centuries. This extraordinary music spans 100 years of innovation and brilliance.

 

“The approach of Harry Christophers is distinctive and revelatory…” BBC Music Magazine

 

“This virtuoso group can hardly improve on a superb opening performance...their interweaving of plainchant and polyphony soared to the holiest heights of this ancient building.” The Observer

 

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