Search - Francisco Guerrero, Alonso Lobo, Sebastian de Vivanco :: Treasures of the Spanish Renaissance

A magnificent summary of rarely heard Spanish Music.

01/15/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rarely are we exposed to medieval Spanish music but being a part of the Anglo-Saxon world we are more often given music out of Britain's medieval past. Now, in this CD we are given a too brief overview of religious music from the Spanish Rennaisance. For listeners of Sacred Music, the obvious emphasis on the joyous discovery of God in man is patently obvious. A gem in its own right."

A RARE TREAT

ellen holmes | San Francisco Ca USA | 09/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This fine recording showcases the Westminster Cathedral Choir while it was still directed by David Hill, who used restraint and subtlety (which, unfortunately, were traded in for a much too forward--close to yelling--style by his successor). In particular, the choir's performance of Alonso Lobo's "Versa Est in Luctum" is sung very movingly and at a much slower pace than any other version I have heard (including the Tallis Scholars, who omit most of the emotion as they rush through the piece). The choir really digs in and luxuriates in the dark rich sonorities of this great music. A rare treat as are all the other Hyperion recordings of this choir that were made when--and only when--it was under the direction of David Hill. Especially recommended are their recordings of the "Requiem" by Tomas Luis de Victoria and the "Missa Papae Marcelli" by Palestrina."