{"product_id":"masters-of-the-renaissance","title":"Masters of The Renaissance","description":"\u003ci\u003e\"Sacred illumination is their mission, and they achieve it with spiritual sincerity and power.\" — \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican Record Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This release from \u003cb\u003eGloriæ Dei Cantores\u003c\/b\u003e features sacred music from one of the most inspired periods in the arts: the Renaissance. Each of the European schools of composition (Italian, Flemish, German, Spanish, and English) is represented by a total of twenty composers, offering a fascinating cross-section of styles and influences. Great masters such as Lassus, Byrd, and Victoria are featured, as well as lesser-known composers such as Hassler, de Wert, and Nanino.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The central work of this recording is the \u003ci\u003eMissa super Bella Amfitrit' altera\u003c\/i\u003e by Lassus, generally considered one of his finest works. Other selections include Anerio's tender and stirring \u003ci\u003eRequiem aeternum\u003c\/i\u003e and William Byrd's \u003ci\u003eTerra tremuit,\u003c\/i\u003e which has been described as \"one of the most dramatic texts in the whole of music.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePremiere and Only Works:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRequiem Aeternam \u003c\/i\u003eAnerio\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImproperium\u003c\/i\u003e Lassus\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRorate Caeli\u003c\/i\u003e Handl","brand":"Gloriae Dei Cantores","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58053857607846,"sku":"9781557254979","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3890\/7558\/files\/9781557254979.jpg?v=1793933737","url":"https:\/\/maxpark.shop\/products\/masters-of-the-renaissance","provider":"Bellford Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}