Lobo: Missa Maria Magdalene

Alonso Lobo is perhaps best known now for his consummate motet Versa est in luctum though in his lifetime he was respected as the equal of the great Victoria himself. This album includes all seven of Lobo's motets as published in 1602 and one of his finest Masses from the same book.

Tracks 10 to 13 are also available on The Tallis Scholars' specially priced double album entitled Requiem.

CDGIM031  63 minutes 9 seconds
‘The Tallis Scholars are on superb form, the overall sound vibrant and immediate with solo sections (such as the Benedictus) providing contrast through a more introspective approach. Even if you've ne ...