CD THE GOLDEN RENAISSANCE: PALESTRINA

Description

Celebrate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina's birth with 'The Golden Renaissance: Palestrina' by the renowned vocal ensemble Stile Antico. Released on January 17, 2025, this album features the iconic 'Missa Papae Marcelli', credited with saving church music from being banned by the Catholic Church. Additionally, it offers a selection of motets, including the well-known 'Sicut cervus', reflecting Palestrina's connections with the Papal Chapel in Rome and the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Stile Antico, known for their innovative and precise interpretations, delivers an authentic experience of Renaissance sacred music to listeners.