Rating: 5/5
Review:
A fine disc from the Brabant Ensemble
This is a very fine disc of lovely music, beautifully sung. It is good to see Brumel getting more exposure because these works are very rewarding, with an especially fine mass setting and I think this is one of the Brabant Ensemble's best recordings for some time. I loved their early discs, especially of Phinot and Crecquillon but more recent discs seemed to have lost some of the depth both of sound and interpretation that made those earlier recordings so special. It is in more in evidence again here, I am delighted to say. The sound is resonant but crystal clear, and their engagement with the text is excellent, giving each phrase real meaning. It is good to see such a fine ensemble back to something like its best.
The recorded sound is excellent, as always from Hyperion, as is the presentation, with good, detailed notes. It's an excellent disc all round and warmly recommended.
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