#renaissancecomposers

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The Vox Ensemble record the Requiem by Pierre de la Rue, featuring the outstanding oktavist Glenn Miller. 

I had forgotten the power of Renaissance polyphony, and how it sends my scattered mind into a deep tranquility. The same happens to me when listening to medieval music, as well as that of the Baroque. 

Enjoy these beautiful voices! 

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An excellent compilation of Italian Renaissance works for the Viola da Gamba. 

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I had never heard of John Browne before yesterday, but I decided to add his Stabat Mater to my “Watch Later” list. A good choice, since it is, like the music of other Renaissance Composers, soaring and wonderful, reminding you of heaven. 

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More from the great Spanish composer of the Renaissance, Cristobal de Morales- Circumdederunt me, gemitus mortis dolores inferni circumdederunt me. In English, this means: The groanings of death have encircled me: the sorrows of hell have enclosed me.

Sung by the Laudantes Consort. 

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Johann le Febure- O crux splendidior. 

I cannot find a Wikipedia entry for this composer, but this extract of music from the BBC’s composer entry for him shows that he must have lived in the Renaissance era. 

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Orlande de Lassus (1532- 1594): Prophetiae Sibyllarum. 

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The great Renaissance composer, Orlande de Lassus (1530/2- 1594) and his Psalmi poenitentialis (Penitential Psalms). Glorious polyphony here. 

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Thomas Tallis’ rousing and beautiful Spem In Alium.