July 2016

Three Medieval Studies

The latest from Discantus, the superb Schola Gregoriana from Prague, and a breathtaking recording from the German/Iraqi ensemble Sanstierce.

Composer: Guillaume de Machaut (1300—1377)

CD Info: Bayard Musique CD 308. 489.2, Supraphon SU 4193-2, Talanton CD TAL 90016

Alejandro Planchart

One of our most loyal and supportive Millennium fans was a student of this great teacher/conductor: this week, some of the classic recordings by the Capella Cordina.

Composer: Guillaume Dufay, Morales:

CD Info: CD LEMS 8013, CD LEMS 8009

Back to Germany

Lute repertoire inspired by Martin Luther; the Dresden Passion; and haunting music of the Thirty Years’ War.

Composer: Marco Gioseppe Peranda (~1625 - 1675), Martin Luther,Ludwig Senfl, Josquin de Prez , Hans Newsidler (1508/09 - 1563), Arnolt Schlick, Claude Goudimel, Thomas Ravenscroft, Raitis Grigalis (*1975) , Christian Geist (c.1650-1711), Dietrich Buxtehude (c.1637-1707), Nicolas Bruhns (1665-1697) , Franz Tunder (1614-1667), Kaspar Förster (1616-1673)

CD Info: CD ROP612122, CD CHR 77388, Da Capo CD 6.220634

Italy in the 17th Century

Arias by two early opera masters (Caccini and Peri), and world premiere proceedings of sacred works of Graziani and Antonio Lotti.

Composer: Bonifazio Graziani (1604-1674), Giulio Caccini, Luzzasco Luzzaschi , Jacopo Peri , Giulio Caccini , Alessandro Piccinini, Antonio Lotti

CD Info: Naxos CD 8.573256, Arcana CD A393, CD DCD34182