Since you are interested in MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sacred vocal music of Claudio Monteverdi, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
CASTELLO / PICCHI
The Floating City - Sonatas, canzonas and dances by two of Monteverdi’s contemporaries His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 21/Mar/2011 ] "This is a very fine recording. Not only is the music fascinating but the performances are special. Buy it." (Bargain of the Month MusicWeb March 2011) |
LEONIN
Magister Leoninus II: Sacred Music from 12th-century Paris Red Byrd [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 20/Nov/2010 ] ***** Five Stars BBC Music Magazine (March 2002)- "(A) cool and awesome recording. John Potter and Richard Wistreich wring the utmost tenderness and beauty from these pieces. This recording should be required listening." |
JOHN BLOW / GIOVANNI BATTISTA DRAGHI
Odes to Saint Cecilia Soloists / The Parley of Instruments / Playford Consort [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 25/Apr/2007 ] "Fine works, well performed if a trifle sedately. The recorded sound catches the intimate as well as the grand statements with clarity and warmth." (MusicWeb May 2007) |
CHRISTOPHER TYE
Cathedral Music (Incls Mass 'Euge Bone') Winchester Cathedral Choir / David Hill [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 14/Jun/2005 ] 'As soon as the disc begins to play the singing creates a wonderful ambience to fit the music of this undervalued composer' (Cathedral Music) |