This was wonderful. I would love more articles that introduce some lesser known composers, for those of us who could stand to have a Virgil-esque guide through the expansive world of classical music.
¡Gracias Julián! :) As a Spaniard living in Florida, this made my heart (and ears) happy. Morales' Lamentations from Jeremiah are particularly powerful, but I admit shedding a tear at Guerrero's Ave Maria. Beautiful piece -we definitely would like more!
This was wonderful. I would love more articles that introduce some lesser known composers, for those of us who could stand to have a Virgil-esque guide through the expansive world of classical music.
More are on the way!
I'm sure you saw the one on Renaissance consort music:
https://www.traditionsanity.com/p/renaissance-consort-music
And on lutes & lutenists:
https://www.traditionsanity.com/p/a-tour-of-lands-lutes-and-lutenists
And on early music instruments (lots of great pieces here):
https://www.traditionsanity.com/p/four-obscure-instruments-youve-never
i sing in a schola at St Clements church in Ottawa. I am in love with music from this period!!!!
¡Gracias Julián! :) As a Spaniard living in Florida, this made my heart (and ears) happy. Morales' Lamentations from Jeremiah are particularly powerful, but I admit shedding a tear at Guerrero's Ave Maria. Beautiful piece -we definitely would like more!