classical music: Pierre Certon

classical music: Pierre Certon

classical music:

Pierre Certon

The King's Singers' Madrigal History Tour

John Dowland, William Byrd, ...

EMI Classics, 1989

A Terrific European Madrigal Sampling
Most madrigals one hears tend to be either in Italian or English. Not so on this album, perhaps one of the best European madrigal samplers (if not the only one)in existence. Some well known English and Italian madrigals can be found, of course. But the true treasure of ...

Discover Music of the Baroque Era

Christina Stelmacovich, David van Asch, ...

Naxos, 2005

Fulfilling Overview of the Baroque Era in Music and Words
Yet another great bargain-priced package from Naxos effectively provides an overview of the rich Baroque period with two discs containing more than 2 ½ hours of music and a comprehensive, 140-page primer booklet. Compiled by music historian Clive Unger-Hamilton, the ...

The King's Singers Collection

Paul Abraham, Milton Ager, ...

EMI Classics, 2008

Don't Get Confused
There are currently two 5-disc sets from the King's Singers titled "King's Singers Collection." I ordered this one thinking I was getting the set of new material, but this collection is actually five of their old albums: "Beatles Connection, Tribute to the Comedian ...

Noel, Noel!: Noels Francais/French Christmas Music (1200-1600)

Herman Hildebrand, Nicholas Isherwood, ...

Erato, 1991

Beautiful
I was looking for something different from all the popular American Chirstmas music that has been re-done so many times. Here is a collection that satisfied me, and will delight both Franco-phones and Anglo-phones (English speakers) Some of the pieces are very chant ...

La Rocque 'n' Roll - Popular Music of Renaissance France / The Baltimore Consort

Anonymous, Pierre Attaingnant, ...

Dorian Recordings, 1993

My favorite + audiophile recording
I've attended Baltimore Consort performances a number of times, and they are just about my favorite early music group. They do an outstanding job of making "old" music come alive. Sometimes early music recordings are dry and academic, and the Baltimore Consort is as ...

Praetorius: Dances from Terpsichore

Pierre Certon, Michael Praetorius, ...

Naxos, 1998

Renaissance Rocks!
This selection of music from Praetorius' Terpsichore (a small selection from over 300 individual pieces) is very enjoyable. It spans several different styles from few instruments to the whole kit and kaboodle, and voice. You can tell they had fun in those days. I ...

Madrigal History Tour

Anonymous, Spanish Anonymous, ...

EMI Classics, 2004

Ever wondered what was before Bach, Lully, or Palestrina?
During the days of the Renaissance, the madrigal was one of the most popular musical forms and outputs. The King's Singers, a modern-day all male vocal group, demonstrate the authentic sound of which these 34 chosen madrigals may have been performed. In the ...

The Golden Age of the European Polyphony, 1350-1650

Jacques Arcadelt, John Bartlet, ...

Cypres, 2006

A set to love
I love this type of music; complex polyphony and counterpoint, that is. This is beautiful music. This set is also a bargain for the 12 cds that you get.

The Instruments Of The Middle Ages And Renaissance

Alfonso X (el Sabio), Anonymous, ...

Vanguard Classics, 1997

Interesting, obscure CD
If you've always wondered what the difference is between a rebec and a viol, or a cornett and a sackbut, this is the CD set for you. The two CDs are well-paced with solo examples of each instrument and lots of "real" music--repertoire from the correct periods, played ...

Chansons et psaumes de la Réforme

Vincent Bouchot, Benedictus Appenzeller, ...

Harmonia Mundi Fr., 2007

Wonderful worthwhile Psalm settings
Excellent recordings of the Genevan Pslams. The performance is very well realized with emphasis on the natural rhythms of the French language. The English (read Presbyterian)versions of these Psalms tend to lose some of the vitality of the original, becoming rather ...

The Sport of Love

Alexander Agricola, Anonymous, ...

Dorian Recordings, 1999

Quality early music experience
I have attended many Musica Antigua de Albuquerque concerts. This CD captures the flavor of their live performances. The singing is strong, the instruments sound great, and there is a good balance between instrumental and vocal performances. The liner notes,just like ...

A Concert Of Early Music

Anonymous, French Anonymous, ...

Vanguard Classics, 1998

stunning and wonderful
A wonderful recording that totally captivated me when I was 20 years old, and it's still one of my all-time favorites. Jantina Noorman's brilliant vocal performance is scarcely to be believed -- incredibly varied and nuanced. This recording would be an excellent ...

Mary's Music
Alan Oke, Warwick Edwards, ...

Chandos, 1992

A Baltimore Consort Collection

Edwin George, Ann Marie Morgan, ...

Dorian Recordings, 1995

Baltimore Consort Box
If you're lucky enough to actually find this collection scoop it up. I'll at least tell you what this collection really is, which they don't tell you above. This is a three disk set of previously released albums. Disk 1 is On The Banks Of The Helicon Disk 2 is ...