Under the direction of Philip Cave, Magnificat embarks on a three-volume journey exploring the ingenuity of Orlandus Lassus. In this rich collection of Magnificats based on polyphonic models, Lassus - 'The Alchemist' - demonstrates an unsurpassed ability to reimagine existing material in the creation of his own works. This first volume of the series presents Lassus's Magnificats based on madrigals, featuring models by Philippe Verdelot, Cipriano de Rore, and Alessandro Striggio among others. The second album will comprise Lassus's canticles based on motets, and the third will conclude with those inspired by chansons. In celebrating Lassus as 'The Alchemist', Magnificat reveals the creative process and skill he employed in re-working the original music and illuminates a significant repertory that is underrepresented in contemporary liturgical or concert settings.
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“…elegant and unforced performances …”
Peter Quantrill – Hi-FiNews.com – 28 July 2024
“… The technical polish and musical coherence of these performances are exemplary. The singers convince us that this is their natural vocal idiom. They are not artificially trying to produce an “early-music” sound. As Milsom [programme note writer] points out, this is music that not only repays but demands repeated hearings. I have no doubt that these performances will stand up to that.”
William J Gatens – American Record Guide – July/August 2024
Editor’s Choice – Vocal Section
“… what we have here is an archive of the very best sort: done with the utmost seriousness in the hope that some listener in the future will find out about the rich variety of this music.”
David Fallows – Gramophone magazine – March 2024
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