Johannes Ockeghem (ca. 1420-97)
Missa Pro Defunctis
Tractatus: Sicut cervus
The Hilliard Ensemble
David James, countertenor
Mark Padmore, John Potter, tenors
Paul Hillier, Gordon Jones, basses
Picture: Detail from Coronation of the Virgin, Fra Angelico (ca. 1395-1455)
This is a lovely rendition of this piece by Ockeghem or Okegem who was apparently of Flemish origin, but may have been born in the southern part of present day Belgium or even norther France. An outstanding work for which we are thankful. Fra Angelico's frescos were so deeply spiritual that the Italians call him rather Blessed Angelico:: "Beato Angelico", and there is much to their judgement of this sublime works. Good combination of outstanding spiritual art !
FRAGIORGIO1 3 months ago