from Gabrieli (A): Missa Pater peccavi & other works (CDH55265) 1 Kyrie [3'45] 28 minutes 25 seconds 6 tracks2 Gloria [5'43] 3 Credo [9'23] 4 Sanctus [2'30] 5 Benedictus [2'20] 6 Agnus Dei [4'44] ‘Beautifully moulded ricercari and two prayerful motets are woven around Gabrieli's sumptuous Mass as Roberts and his forces evoke 16th-century Venice in timbres that glow like the golden mosaics of S ... ‘This reissue is most welcome … this is a fine performance, with voices and instruments making fine music on an equal basis’ (Early Music Review) ‘A welcome addition to the catalog … excellent playing of His Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts―their contributions to the program are uniformly brilliant. Makes me want to hear more’ (Goldberg) |