Programs tagged with: the Ensemble Cantus Figuratus of the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis

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Palestrina–Missa in duplicibus

Program: #06-51, Air Date: 12/11/06

In 1950, the stunning discovery of a group of masses by Palestrina based on plainchant gave us a unique insight into the relationship between composers and court chapels. Happily, medieval musical great Dominique Vellard turned to this repertoire with ensembles from the Schola Cantorum in Basel--we'll hear the complete mass as well as some motets from that project.

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