Rating: 5/5
Review:
Another gem from Cinquecento
This is yet another superlative recording by Cinquecento, who are now
among the very finest ensembles in this field.
This truly emotive
music from Palestrina and, for me at least, utterly falsifies the
notion that he was all about form and technique but had little real
musical depth. The Lamentations truly lament here without ever
becoming turgid or depressing, and Cinquecento really do it proud.
They sing with impeccable technique, of course and produce their
customary beautiful sound, but they also engage fully with the text
to bring out its real spiritual depth and meaning.
The excellent notes
are written by Bruno Turner. I have owned his recording with Pro
Cantione Antiqua of Palestrina’s Lamentations Book Four for years,
and although I respect Turner greatly, that disc has never been a
favourite Palestrina recording. This one is and I am confident that
it will continue to be a favourite for many years. Very warmly
recommended.
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