July 1993

New Releases: July 1993

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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Come Hear the Troubadors!

The troubadours of 12th century France were the first Europeans to sing lyric poetry in the language of the people. Witty and sophisticated, these virtuoso poet-singers celebrated the new ideal of courtly love. The Folger Consort, in a live performance from the Folger Shakespeare Library, demonstrates that not much has changed in the battle between the sexes, though eight centuries have passed! (Repeated from February, 1993)

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The Eastern Liturgy

Sacred music from the ancient Orthodox capital of Constantinople, and from religious centers as far-flung as Syria in the south and Russia in the north, has always been a particular favorite with MILLENNIUM OF MUSIC listeners. This week, Fr. Jerome Weber, Early Music critic for "Fanfare Magazine," provides a guide for appreciating the Eastern liturgical tradition.

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New Releases on Sony Vivarte

This week, Robert Aubry Davis celebrates Sony's contribution to Early Music by featuring new selections from the 'Vivarte' label. An entirely new line of recordings on compact disc, 'Vivarte' demonstrates what can be accomplished when a major label commits itself to exploring Early Music.

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