VARIOUS COMPOSERS
From Spain to Eternity - The Sacred Polyphony of El Greco's Toledo Ensemble Plus Ultra [ Deutsche Grammophon Archiv / CD - released 2/Jun/2014 ] "It's a nicely conceived sequence, even if the connections with El Greco sometimes seem a bit contrived, and is performed by the seven members of Ensemble Plus Ultra with great care and refinement, though sometimes with a bit too much English reserve |
MICHAEL MAIER
Atalanta Fugiens Ensemble Plus Ultra / Michael Noone [ Glossa / CD - released 18/Aug/2011 ] "The uppermost lines represent Atalanta and Hippomenes, while the cantus firmus, from a Gregorian plainsong, signifies the apples Hippomenes rolled in Atalanta's way during their race, enabling him to pass her and win her hand in marriage. Michael... |
TOMAS LUIS de VICTORIA
Sacred Works (10 CD set) Ensemble Plus Ultra, Michael Noone [ Deutsche Grammophon Archiv / 10 CD Box Set - released 20/Jul/2012 ] "The 11 hours of music on offer represent both a sizeable portion and a representative sample of Victoria's output." (Gramophone Award WINNER 2012: Early music) |
GUERRERO
Missa Super flumina Babylonis Ensemble Plus Ultra, Schola Antiqua & His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts / Michael Noone [ Glossa / CD - released 1/Oct/2009 ] "…an enjoyable glimpse at some glittering treasures of the Golden Age of Spanish music." BBC Music Magazine, January 2008 **** |
ULTRA ORANGE & EMMANUELLE
ULTRA ORANGE & EMMANUELLE [ CD - released 31/Oct/2007 ] |