El Grillo

Track Listings
 
1. Grillo
2. Canto
3. Angelica
4. Para No Volver
5. Tu Amor y Mi Poema
6. Don Dinero
7. Cada Cual Busca Su Rosa
8. Mi Casa
9. Tengo un Alegre Rincon
10. Mi Adios
11. Sueño de Amor
12. Y Volvere

El Grillo,Napoleon,Musart,Latin,Latin Pop,Regional Mexican


El Grillo

El Grillo
Josquin Desprez: Motets & Chansons
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A good reference disc
  • Beautiful music.
  • Beneath the objective criticism often lies a subjective grandeur
  • The Orlando Consort sings Desprez much better...
  • Splendid
Josquin Desprez: Motets & Chansons
Josquin Desprez , Paul Hillier , and The Hilliard Ensemble
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B000002SSH
Release Date: 1997-01-21

Tracks:

  1. Ave Maria... Virgo serena (Motet a quatre voix)
  2. Absalon fili mi (Motet a quatre voix)
  3. Veni Sancte Spiritus (Motet a six voix)
  4. De profundis clamavi (Motet a quatre voix)
  5. Scaramella va alla guerra And Scaramella fa la galla
  6. In te Domine speravi
  7. El grillo
  8. Milles regretz (chanson a quatre voix)
  9. Petite camusette (chanson a six voix)
  10. Je me complains (chanson a cinq voix)
  11. En l'ombre d'ung buissonet (chanson a trois voix)
  12. Je ne me puis tenir d'aimer (chanson a cinq voix)
  13. La deploration de Jehan Ockeghem

Amazon.com essential recording

The Hilliard Ensemble bathes these vital vocal works by Josquin in a Mediterranean light: clear, warm, and brilliant. Josquin was a northerner who, like so many other composers of the Renaissance, descended to Italy to pursue his career. The singers bring to life the composer's marriage of the Flemish preoccupation with technique and the southern instinct toward lyricism. This is an extraordinary disc. --Joshua Cody

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A good reference disc.......2007-03-20

These performance are crystal claer, but seem to lack emotional investment.

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful music........2007-01-05

I just wish there was more recorded Desprez out there. Enjoy this lovely CD.

3 out of 5 stars Beneath the objective criticism often lies a subjective grandeur.......2006-07-14

3 1/2


Sacred choral works sung with the subtle graces of stained glass refracting light, still at times synonymous sentiment in tonality looses value in between a few more upbeat numbers. While focusing and authenticating to the vibration of what was undoubtedly a symbolic pillar of faith many centuries ago, one benefits more from a detached awareness from composition in favor of utter immersion into the sublime transitions throughout these hallowed vocals. Although hardly a definitive collection, this disc serves as a good introduction (& painful reminder) to the ancient, purist reception this stilling music once knew.

3 out of 5 stars The Orlando Consort sings Desprez much better..........2005-03-28

This unexpensive and rather short cd offers a selection of Desprez's works, both sacred and profane in a 50/50 ratio.

While some people may find the contrast between the (extremely)slow, stately religious pieces and the quick, playful songs in French and Italian stimulating, I found it slightly disturbing. I definitely would have preferred a selection of pieces with a greater unity of mood and style.

While the performance is certainly first-rate, the recording seems to me to be below average: when you turn up the volume, an annoying hum is heard in the background. Is this problem due to the inferior quality of my hi-fi? It might be, but the fact is that this maddening defect has appeared only on very few of my cds (it is also very evident on recordings of the King's College Choir).

I recommend in addition to this cd Ockeghem's Mass "De plus en plus" by the Orlando Consort. Ockeghem's Great Lament for the death of Jean Binchois is in my opinion much more beautiful and moving than Desprez's own lament for Ockeghem on this cd.

I also warmly recommend "Desprez: Motets", also by the Orlando Consort, an imported October 2000 Deutsche Grammophon CD, for me one of the best, if not the best Renaissance sacred music recording. IMHO, The Orlando Consort sings and interprets Desprez infinitely better than the Hilliard Ensemble and even beats the Tallis Scholars.

The total duration of this recording is 50 minutes.

5 out of 5 stars Splendid.......2005-02-23

Other reviewers have pretty much said it all-- all I can add is-- if you don't like James's voice, then don't listen to Hilliard. David James is to the Hilliard Ensemble what The Edge is to U2. ;)
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    Tracks:

    1. Antiphona Post Evangelium - In Dulci Jubilo
    2. Versus Alleluiatici: Adorabo - Nova Schola Gregoriana
    3. Ordo Virtutum: Procession - Oxford Camerata
    4. Viderunt Omnes - Tonus Peregrinus
    5. Fines Terre Salutare Dei Nostri Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra (Plainchant) - Tonus Peregrinus
    6. Notum Fecit - Tonus Peregrinus
    7. Dominus - Tonus Peregrinus
    8. Salutare Suum Ante Conspectum Gentium Revelavit - Tonus Peregrinus
    9. Justitiam Suam (Plainchant) - Tonus Peregrinus
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    11. Cantiga De Santa Maria - Michael Posch
    12. Exiit Diluculo - Unicorn Ensemble
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    14. Adieu Ces Bons Vins De Lannoys - Michael Posch
    15. Non Avra Ma'Pieta Questa Mia Donna - Michael Posch
    16. Non Ara May Pieta Questa Mia Dona - Michael Posch
    17. Veni Creator - Tonus Peregrinus
    18. D'Ung Aultre Amer - Capilla Flamenca
    19. Alleluya - Capilla Flamenca
    20. El Grillo - Shirley Rumsey
    21. El Grillo - Capilla Flamenca
    22. Missa 'La Sol Fa Re Mi': Kyrie - Capilla Flamenca
    23. Le Chant Des Oiseaux - The Scholars Of London
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    Tracks:

    1. In Nomine - Rose Consort Of Viols
    2. In Nomine No.20 - Rose Consort Of Viols
    3. Spem In Alium - Oxford Camerata
    4. Sanctus - Oxford Camerata
    5. Du Fond De Ma Pensee - Christine Morel
    6. The King Of Denmark's Galiard - Rose Consort Of Viols
    7. Flow, My Tears - Dorothy Linell
    8. Greiner Zancker - Ensemble Villanella
    9. Stat ('Tsaat) Ein Meskin - Ensemble Villanella
    10. Tiento - Shirley Rumsey
    11. Tribulationem Et Dolorem - Oxford Camerata
    12. Lagrime Di San Pietro: 'Il Magnanimo Pietro' - Bo Holten
    13. Missa 'Susanne Un Jour': Kyrie - Oxford Camerata
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars another winner from Naxos.......2007-02-21

    This is another winning compilation from Naxos. My only comment is to provide a heads-up regarding the track list in the booklet. CD 1 puts the Leonin "Viderunt Omnes" on six tracks, while the booklet leaves room for only one. Thus, add five to booklet tracks five through 21 for CD1 to get them to match. (I.e., where the booklet says tracks 15 and 16 are two versions of Josquin's "El Grillo," your CD player will show them to be tracks 20 and 21.) With luck this will be corrected in later printings.

    Also, I would have liked the booklet to include the words, but perhaps that is an inducement to get particular CDs from Naxos.

    As for the music itself--breadth of selection, musicianship, sound quality, all are excellent. A great collection!

    5 out of 5 stars awesome value -- 5+ stars.......2006-07-15

    I'm really enthusiastic about these CDs and booklet. I've had it for a few weeks now, in which I've explored Medieval and Renaissance music much more deeply than this little book and CD set. Yet I'm very glad I started with these.

    The selection of composers gives an excellent, broad sweep across several centuries.

    But the booklet contains one of the most informative essays I've found about early music, and I've spent a few dozen dollars buying books. If the booklet were separated from the CDs, it alone would be worth more than $10.

    In short, if you're interested in exploring early music, this really is one of the best places to start; the best place that I know of. I'm sure, at any rate, that you can't beat the value.
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      ASIN: B00030B92K
      Release Date: 2004-11-23

      Album Description

      The Complete Caruso: Volumes 1 - 12

      The Italian tenor Enrico Caruso holds a unique place in musical history, as the first operatic singer whose recordings sold in millions, and who created an international reputation on the strength of these. Caruso's robust tone and musical sincerity made him both an ideal stage and recording artist, whose voice the primitive acoustic recording technology of the early twentieth century was able to reproduce with startling fidelity. The Naxos Historical Caruso edition constitutes the complete cycle of all Caruso's recordings issued in chronological order. In addition, the transfers have been immaculately undertaken by top sound engineer Ward Marston, unrivalled for his knowledge of the specialized world of acoustic opera recordings, and his rare ability to retrieve all of the music lying in the grooves of the original recordings. Naxos Historical's incredible price (12 CD'S FOR THE PRICE OF 10) puts this unique legacy of great singing within the reach of all music-lovers. This! complete cycle of recordings represents a major document in the history of sound recording, and one which no collector and enthusiast of great singing will wish to be without. "There is no series of vocal records that have a greater documentary value, that meant more to the development of the phonograph record, or that are as consistently capable of providing pleasure to lovers of great singing. ...One of the most significant recording industry events of the decade." Fanfare

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Get It While You Can.......2006-10-13

      This may not be easy to get in the USA for very long.....don't miss it.

      5 out of 5 stars Essential edition for opera lovers.......2005-02-01

      This set gives you the opportunity to follow the entire recording career of one of the greatest singers in Operatic History. Enrico Caruso was the first superstar of the 20th century -- and this without the benefit of mass media. His person and his records were his greatest publicity.

      The set begins with Caruso's Italian made recordings. They show a great raw talent. The artistry is lacking with many sobs, over acting and mistaken cues. The 1902 and 1903 clearly show a tenor with a lot to learn. But learn it he did. His 1904 sessions show a mature artist on par with any heard since. His voice matures before your very ears and by 1910, you wonder if you will ever listen to any other tenor the same way again.

      The engineering used for this set is wonderful. There is no attempt at all to use the soundstream process of computer sound enhancement as heard on the RCA issued sets. These are near perfect mint conditioned discs copied by engineer extraordinary Ward Marston. They sound like natural 78s, they way Caruso himself must have heard the playbacks at the (RCA) Victor studios.

      Also included are outtakes and extra takes. There is a "Celeste Aida" from 1908, complete with a broken high note, previously released by RCA in a 1973 set commemorating the tenor's centenary birthday. But there are new treasures here as well, including extra takes of two of Caruso's greatest recordings, the Italian song "L'Alba separa dalla l'uce ombra" and an aria from Rubinestine's Nerone. Listening to them, one wonders what Caruso could have possible thought inadquate in those long lost altenative takes.

      Finally, there is the simple joy of hearing so many things so well sung. Caruso was the pinnacle of the tenor art. He can be compared to no other single tenor since ... he has the brilliant ring of Bjorling, the passion of Gigli, the beauty of Gedda, the youthful enthusiasm of Lanza, the warm tonal quality of Tucker, the pure strength of Corelli, the charasma of Pavarotti and the artestry of Domingo.

      Whether you are an opera fan, a voice fan or just a music lover. This set is worth every penny.

      Todd Kosovich
      Music of the Italian Renaissance
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      • Just listen to the samples
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      • A treasure
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      Music of the Italian Renaissance

      Manufacturer: Naxos
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      ASIN: B0000013UZ
      Release Date: 1995-05-01

      Tracks:

      1. La pastorella mia
      2. Ti partir cor mio caro
      3. Fantasia 16
      4. Mal un muta per effecto
      5. Perla mya cara
      6. Fantasia 31
      7. Piva
      8. Quella bella e biancha mano
      9. Baletto
      10. Vecchie letrose non valete niente
      11. Recercare
      12. A la guerra a la guerra
      13. Ricercar 84
      14. La traditora
      15. El grillo
      16. Recercar
      17. O mia cieca e dura sorte
      18. Thochata
      19. Fantasia
      20. Scaramella
      21. Tastar de corde
      22. Calata
      23. Fontana che dai acqua
      24. Cara cossa
      25. Se mai per maraveglia

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars This is a MUST BUY for frottola freaks........2003-01-17

      Ms. Rumsey is not a singer AND a musician. (Singers are musicians, thank you.) She is a musician of extreme talent and expertise in singing and playing multiple instruments. She really understands this genre and she is the number one musician who plays and sings frottole simultaneously. Ms Kirkby sings well but does not play an instrument while singing. Mr. O'Dette plays well but does not sing. As a musician who has recorded serveral frottole, I can tell you that what Ms. Rumsey does is not easy, but she makes it sound easy and lovely. Dr. M.G. Ceruiti, mezzosoprano, guitar, mandolin

      5 out of 5 stars Just listen to the samples.......2003-01-02

      Shirley Rumsey is such a gifted singer and musician. Each piece is so hauntingly beautiful. I find it amazing that someone with this much talent isn't better known. Oh well, if you are tired of the crap that is passing for music these days, just buy this cd and turn off the radio.

      3 out of 5 stars A Good Program.......2002-01-04

      The main strength of this recording is the overall program. The selection of pieces, the order in which they are played, and the musical interpretation here make for a good recital. The interpretations I think are a little different than what is typical giving the listener a new perspective on some of these pieces. For example, one usually hears a Dalza Piva as a fairly driving dance piece; but on this recording the Piva is presented as a quietly sweet piece, and it works. Other than some unique, but tasteful interpretation, there is nothing especially outstanding about the performance here, good or bad. There are singers, such as Emma Kirkby, that have given early music vocal performances vastly superior to anything here; and there are lute players running around that can play Ms. Rumsey right into the ground. But this recording, taken as a whole, is enjoyable, bears up well to repeat listening, and is an excellent value.

      5 out of 5 stars A treasure.......2001-09-17

      I've listened to a lot of recordings of early Italian music, and this is among the best -- exquisitely played and sung. Rumsey has a gift for making this music both accessible and intimate, which is how it was intended. I can't believe the price is so low.

      5 out of 5 stars SUPERB VALUE.......2001-04-26

      This is a beautiful album in all ways - lovely choice of repertoire, songs sung in believable period style with a clear strong voice, vibrant instrumentals. Usually when an artist both sings and plays, one of these elements is weaker. Not so here! If you like Renaissance music, get this - it's well worth its overly-modest price.
      The Art of the Netherlands
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Holds Its Own After Three Decades
      The Art of the Netherlands
      Antoine Busnois , Johannes Tinctoris , Pierre de LaRue , Jacob Obrecht , Loyset Compere , Jean Mouton , Gregorian Chant , James Bowman , Paul Elliott , Martyn Hill , Geoffrey Shaw , Maurice Bevan , Rogers Covey-Crump , Sally Dunkley , Rosemary Hardy , David James , Leigh Nixon , Charles Brett , and Edwards, Terry
      Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000002SSM
      Release Date: 1997-11-11

      Tracks:

      1. I. Secular Songs: Scaramella Va Alla Guerra (Villotta) - James Bowman/Martyn Hill/Paul Elliott/Geoffrey Shaw
      2. I. Secular Songs: Allegez Moy, Doulce Plaisant Brunette: I. Original Six-Part Chanson - James Bowman/Martyn Hill/Paul Elliott/Rogers Covey-Crump/Geoffrey Shaw/Maurice Bevan
      3. I. Secular Songs: Allegez Moy, Doulce Plaisant Brunette: 2. Duet Version (Anon Early 16thC) - Nigel North/James Tyler
      4. I. Secular Songs: El Grillo E Buon Cantore (Frottola) - James Bowman/Martyn Hill/Paul Elliott/Geoffrey Shaw
      5. I. Secular Songs: Donna Di Dentro Della Tua Casa (Quodlibert) - Sally Dunkley/Rosemary Hardy/David James/Martyn Hill/Paul Elliott/Leigh Nixon/John Potter...
      6. I. Secular Songs: De Tous Biens Plaine (Rondeau): 1. Original Three-Part Chanson With Additonal Si.. - James Bowman/Nigel North/Trevor Jones/Oliver Brookes/Christopher Hogwood
      7. I. Secular Songs: De Tous Biens Plaine (Rondeau): 2. Four-Part Instrumental Version (Josquin) ... - David Munrow/Oliver Brookes/Trevor Jones/James Tyler
      8. I. Secular Songs: De Tous Biens Plaine (Rondeau): 3. Three-Part Instrumental Version I - Nigel North/James Tyler/Oliver Brookes/Christopher Hogwood
      9. I. Secular Songs: De Tous Biens Plaine (Rondeau): 4. Three-Part Instrumental Version II - David Munrow/Robert Spencer/Oliver Brookes/Christopher Hogwood
      10. I. Secular Songs: Du Tout Plongiet - Fors Seulement L'attente (After Johannes Ockeghem) (Rondeau) - Martyn Hill/Geoffrey Shaw/Trevor Jones/Oliver Brookes
      11. I. Secular Songs: Mijn Morken Gaf Mij Een Jonck Wijff (Quodlibet) - Charles Brett/Martyn Hill/Geoffrey Shaw/Terry Edwards
      12. I. Secular Songs: Johannes Ghiselin (Verbonnet): Fl Early 16th C: Ghy Syt Die Wertste Boven Al - Charles Brett/Martyn Hill/Paul Elliott/Geoffrey Shaw
      13. I. Secular Songs: Ein Frohlich Wesen: 1. Original Three-Part Chanson - James Bowman/Martyn Hill/Geoffrey Shaw/David Munrow/Robert Spencer/Nigel North
      14. I. Secular Songs: Ein Frohlich Wesen: 2. Keyboard Solo Version - Christopher Hogwood
      15. I. Secular Songs: Ein Frohlich Wesen: 3. Four-Part Chanson - James Bowman/Martyn Hill/Paul Elliot/Geoffrey Shaw/Michael Laird/Roger Brenner/Alan Lumsden...
      16. I. Secular Songs: Prenz Sur Moi Vostre Exemple Amoureux (Cannon a 3) - James Bowman/Martyn Hill/Geoffrey Shaw
      17. I. Secular Songs: Ma Bouche Rit (Virelai) - James Bowman/James Tyler/Nigel North/James Tyler/Robert Spencer/Christopher Hogwood
      18. I. Secular Songs: Guillaume Se Va Chaufer - James Bowman/Charles Brett/Geoffrey Shaw/Nigel North/Christopher Hogwood/Andrew Van Der Beck/...
      19. I. Secular Songs: Adieu Mes Amours: 1. Original Four-Part Chanson From Petrucci's Harmonice - Martyn Hill/Trevor Jones/Nigel North/Christopher Hogwood
      20. I. Secular Songs: Adieu Mes Amours: 2. Keyboard Solo Version (Anon 16thC) - Christopher Hogwood
      21. I. Secular Songs: Fortuna Desperata: 1. Original Three-Part Chanson - James Bowman/Martyn Hill/Geoffrey Shaw
      22. I. Secular Songs: Fortuna Desperata: 2. Six-Part Version (Agricola) - James BowmanMartyn Hill/Geoffrey Shaw/Trevor Jones/Nigel North/Oliver Brookes
      23. I. Secular Songs: Fortuna Desperata: 3. Three-Part Instrumental Version - David Munrow/Eleanor Slaon/Nigel North/James Tyler/Robert Spencer

      Tracks:

      1. II. Mass Movts: Kyrie From Missa Sine Nomine (i)a3 - Martyn Hill/Geoffrey Shaw/Terry Edwards
      2. II. Mass Movts: Gloria From Missa 'Et Ecce Terrae Motus' - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Charles Brett/David James/Paul Elliott/Rogers Covey-Crump/Leigh Nixon...
      3. II. Mass Movts: Credo Super 'De Tous Biens' - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Charles Brett/Paul Elliott/Leigh Nixon/John Potter/Geoffrey Shaw/...
      4. II. Mass Movts: Sanctus From Missa 'Ave Sanctissima Maria' - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Charles Brett/Paul Elliott/Geoffrey Shaw/Maurice Bevan
      5. II. Mass Movts: Agnus Dei From Missa 'La Bassadanza' - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Charles Brett/Paul Elliott/Leigh Nixon/John Potter/Geoffrey Shaw/...
      6. III. Motets: Haec Deum Caeli - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Charles Brett/Paul Elliott/Geoffrey Shaw
      7. III. Motets: O Bone Jesu - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Paul Elliott/Geoffrey Shaw
      8. III. Motets: De Profundis a 5 - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Paul Elliott/Geoffrey Shaw/Terry Edwards
      9. III. Motets: Benedicta Es Caelorum Regina - Martyn Hill/Charles Brett/Paul Elliott/John Potter/Geoffrey Shaw/Maurice Bevan
      10. III. Motets: Nesciens Mater Virgo Virum - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Charles Brett/David James/Paul Elliott/John PotterTerry Edwards/...
      11. III. Motets: Inviolata Integra Et Casta Es Maria - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Charles Brett/Paul Elliott/Rogers Covey-Crump/Leigh Nixon/John Potter...
      12. III. Motets: Intemerata Dei Mater - Martyn Hill/Paul Elliott/Geoffrey Shaw/Terry Edwards/Maurice Bevan
      13. III. Motets: Laudemus Nunc Dominium - Martyn Hill/Charles Brett/David James/Paul Elliott/Leigh Nixon/John Potter/Ian Thompson/...
      14. III. Motets: Ave Sanctissima Maria - Martyn Hill/James Bowman/Charles Brett/Paul Elliott/Geoffrey Shaw/Terry Edwards

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Holds Its Own After Three Decades.......2005-05-08

      Virgin’s David Munrow Edition was issued to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the unfortunate passing of this amazing man who influenced the British early music scene at the beginning of the seventies like no other – as musicologist, music journalist, musical instrument collector and, of course, as performer. “The Art of the Netherlands” was originally a 3-LP collection, one of the last that Munrow made, having been recorded in London’s Abbey Road studios in February and April 1975. As might be expected from such a collection, it offers an overview of the creative efforts of the Dutch-Flemish school of composition between approx. 1450 and 1550. The first of the two CDs is devoted entirely to secular songs by Josquin Desprez, Heinrich Isaac, Hayne van Ghizeghem (with arrangements by Alexander Agricola), Antoine Brumel, Johannes Ghiselin, Jacob Obrecht, Johannes Ockeghem and Antoine Busnois – most of these names will be familiar to those who love the choral music of this age, but of the songs here presented, only a few are commonly performed. Munrow’s performance practice, using countertenors and a whole array of mediaeval and renaissance instruments as accompaniment, could raise an eyebrow today, a more puristic approach being generally preferred, but the result is definitely worth hearing, with some excellent singing by James Bowman and a team of up to fourteen singers. The sound quality is excellent, although the stereo panorama does not appear to be as broad as on some other Munrow discs.

      The second of the two CDs is divided between a composite mass that Munrow has put together from movements by Johannes Tinctoris, Brumel, Josquin, Pierre de la Rue and Isaac, and a series of sacred and Marian motets by Obrecht, Compère, Josquin, Jean Mouton, Ockeghem, Obrecht and La Rue (with alternative ascriptions in some cases and complemented by the usual anonymi). This second disc is strictly vocal without instrumental accompaniment, something that is not only historically accurate but also makes for absolute clarity in listening. Munrow’s choir is made up of men only except on one single track where he uses two sopranos; the voices are superb and enable one to revel in this delightful music. The way bass Terry Edwards maintains the deep tessitura in some of the motets is, I find, particularly impressive. Of course, there are plenty of recordings around today (in the meantime 30 years have passed) with this kind of music sung by mixed choirs (Tallis Scholars, the Sixteen) in impeccable performances, but Munrow and his all-male team are still able to hold their own after all these years.
      Josquin: Master of Musicians
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        Josquin: Master of Musicians

        Manufacturer: Signum UK
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        ASIN: B00004YLI8
        Release Date: 2000-09-19
        Quintessence
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        • The High Priests of Brass
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        ASIN: B00004S2W7
        Release Date: 2000-04-11

        Tracks:

        1. Courtly Canzons & Galliards
        2. Canzon I
        3. Two Galliards
        4. Canzon II
        5. Hypophrygian
        6. Hypodorian
        7. Hypolydian
        8. Chansons
        9. En L'ombre D'ung Buissonet
        10. El Grillo
        11. Plaine De Dueil
        12. De Tous Biens Playne
        13. Kanon: N'esse Pas Ung Grant Deplaisir
        14. Contrapunctus VII
        15. Pas Redouble No.1
        16. Pas Redouble No.3
        17. Second Marche
        18. Pas Redouble No.4
        19. Allegro Risoluto
        20. Theme And Vars
        21. Allegro Vivace
        22. Lento-Allegro
        23. Allegro Vivace
        24. Adagio
        25. Allegro
        26. Invenzione Concertata

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars The High Priests of Brass.......2000-05-29

        This recording marks the 40th Anniversary of the American Brass Quintet. What better way to celebrate than to release a disc of a typical concert program - have a second CD of brass quintets (Dahl, Sanders, Carter, Whittenburg) in the works for release later this year - perform their latest commissions of Melinda Wagner, David Sampson, Henri Lazarof, and Anthony Plog - and celebrate 30 years of residence at the Aspen Music School and Festival. The playing is immaculate. The repertoire is diverse as ever. This recording represents 40 years of the best in brass chamber music.
        Titta Ruffo Edition
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          Titta Ruffo Edition

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          ASIN: B0000023QD
          Release Date: 1995-02-07

          Tracks:

          1. Don Giovanni: Deh! Vieni Alla Finestra
          2. Zaza: Buona Zaza Del Mio Buon Tempo
          3. Un Ballo In Maschera: Alla Vita Che T'Arride
          4. Non Penso A Lei
          5. Suonno 'E Fant
          6. Visione Veneziana
          7. Zaza: Zaza, Piccola Zingara
          8. Thais: Ahime! Fanciullo Ancora
          9. Thais: Ecco Dunque L'Orribil Citta
          10. E Suonan Le Campane
          11. Don Giovanni: Finch' Han Dal Vino
          12. El Guitarrico
          13. Dinorah: Sei Vendicata Assai
          14. Otello: Credo In Un Dio Crudel
          15. Otello: Si, Pel Ciel Marmoreo Giuro - Titta Ruffo/Enrico Caruso
          16. Cristoforo Colombo: Aman Lassu Le Stelle
          17. Nabucco: Tremin Gl'Insani Del Mio Furore
          18. Oh Che M'Importa?
          19. I Due Granatieri
          20. Faust: Rammenta I Lieti Di
          21. Faust: Tu Che Fai L'Addormentata
          22. Tosca: Gia, Mi Dicon Venal
          23. La Forza Del Destino: Urna Fatale
          24. Faust: Dio Possente, Dio D'Amor
          25. L'Africana: All'Erta Marinar

          Tracks:

          1. Un Ballo In Maschera: Eri Tu Che Macchiavi
          2. Don Giovanni: Deh! Vieni Alla Finestra
          3. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Largo Al Factotum
          4. Rigoletto: Pari Siamo
          5. L'Africana: Adamastor, Re Delle Acque Profonde
          6. Otello: Era La Notte
          7. Amleto: O Vin, Discaccia La Tristezza
          8. Sei Morta Nella Vita Mia
          9. Munasterio
          10. Novembre
          11. Patrie: Pauvre Martyr Obscur
          12. Andrea Chenier: Son Sessant' Anni
          13. Andrea Chenier: Nemico Della Patria
          14. Il Re Di Lahore: O Casto Fior
          15. Ernani: Oh! De' Verd' Anni Miei
          16. Cristoforo Colombo: Dunque Ho Sognato
          17. Querida
          18. Ernani: Lo Vedremo, O Veglio Audace
          19. Falstaff: L'Onore! Ladri!
          20. El Relicario
          21. The Demon: Nye Plach, Ditya

          Tracks:

          1. Martha: Chi Mi Dira
          2. Falstaff: Quand'Ero Paggio
          3. Perjura!
          4. La Dannazione Di Faust: Che Fai Tu Qui?
          5. Faust: Dio Possente, Dio D'Amor
          6. Lakme: Lakme, Ton Doux Regard Se Voile
          7. Le Credo Du Paysan
          8. Lolita
          9. Santa Lucia
          10. Marecchiare
          11. Cubanita
          12. Mia Sposa Sara La Mia Bandiera
          13. Chitarrata Abruzzese
          14. La Forza Del Destino: Solenne In Quest'Ora - Titto Ruffo/Beiamino Gigli
          15. La Gioconda: Enzo Grimaldo, Principe Di Santafior - Titto Ruffo/Beiamino Gigli
          16. La Boheme: O Mimi Tu Piu Non Torni - Titto Ruffo/Beiamino Gigli
          17. Suonno 'E Fant
          18. Visione Veneziana
          19. Tizianello: E Canta Il Grillo
          20. Il Gitano Re
          21. Sei Morta Nella Vita Mia
          22. Andrea Chenier: Nemico Della Patria
          23. L'Africana: Adamastor, Re Delle Acque Profonde
          24. Torna A Surriento

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          6. Exitos Duranguenses Pegaditos
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          8. Feelings
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