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2021 – the Josquin Year (CD Review)

Josquin: Missa Hercules Dux Ferrarie – Missa D’ung aultre amer – Missa Faysant regretz Tallis Scholars Gimell Records   Josquin Motets and Mass Movements Brabant Ensemble Hyperion Records   The Golden Renaissance: Josquin des Prez Stile Antico Decca Classics   While scholarly consensus on Josquin’s birthdate has moved around over time (current estimates are around 1450), his death was in 1521, five hundred years ago. To mark this anniversary, three of the best ensembles singing early music have released recordings devoted to the composer’s works.    The Tallis Scholars began their Josquin masses recording project decades ago, and this program

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