October 1991

#91-43  🔊 (10/28/91)

New Releases: October 1991

One of the greatest boons to Early Music has been the evolution of the compact disc. Robert Aubry Davis continues his monthly feature of some of the many new releases in the field.

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#91-42  🔊 (10/21/91)

English Sweetness

The second in a series with London's critically acclaimed Hilliard Ensemble at the Washington National Cathedral. Music includes a performance of Taverner's Gloria Tibi Trinitas mass preceded by an interpretation of "The English Countenance."

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#91-41 (10/14/91)

Ancient Voices

Music from the 12th century to the present day performed by one of the world's finest vocal groups, the Hilliard Ensemble, during a recent performance at the Washington National Cathedral. The show features some of the earliest polyphony chosen especially for the vast spaces of the Cathedral.

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#91-40  🔊 (10/07/91)

Voyage to the New World

As celebrations begin for the Columbus Quincentenary, we commemorate this Columbus Day month with the popular music of the time of the sailing of the Santa Maria.

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