from Monte: Missa Ultimi miei sospiri & other sacred music (CDA67658) 1 Kyrie [3'55] 23 minutes 1 seconds 5 tracks2 Gloria [4'40] 3 Credo [7'40] 4 Sanctus and Benedictus [3'56] 5 Agnus Dei [2'50] ‘The music is beautifully performed and well worth a listen; Monte's settings are full of variety and fruity chromaticisms, and Cinquecento more than does him justice’ (Choir & Organ) ‘Their performances make it clear that Monte is a composer of distinction’ (BBC Music Magazine) ‘An enticing snapshot of [Monte's] musical personality. Detailed word-painting and an imaginatively dramatic response to his texts' changing moods are displayed in pieces such as Ad te levavi a ... |