Holborne, Gabrielli and more: EML 14 February

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Sequences of vocal and instrumental music from Italy and England by composers including Monteverdi and Purcell performed by Estonian ensemble Hortus Musicus, recorded at last year's RheinVokal Festival in Germany

Gabrielli: Canzona quarta
Monteverdi: Salve Regina; Si dolce e'l tormento; Chiome d'oro; Seventh Book of Madrigals (excerpts)
Frescobaldi: Toccata nono
Holborne: Pavaan; Heigh ho holiday; The Honeysuckle
Purcell: I spy Celia; Sound the trumpet; Music for a while

Hortus Musicus
Andres Mustonen (director).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07031jx

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17th century barbershop chorus (with continuo accompaniment) and instrumental works in between. Very enjoyable. Quite a bit deferent form the serene, polished sound of English (British) ensembles.