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Fiona Talkington introduces a recital with the Tallis Scholars, directed by Peter Philips, exploring sacred vocal polyphony before and after the Council of Trent, in mid-16th century, which decreed that clarity of texts was paramount in music, as part of the Counter-Reformation. This recital includes music by Josquin des Prez with its rich textures, the kind of complexity that Trent rejected, followed by works by Palestrina, composed in the new, much simpler style. Recorded at last year's Herne Early Music Days festival, in Germany.

Josquin des Prez: Praeter rerum seriem
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Stabat Mater
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Surge illuminare Ierusalem
Antonio Lotti: Crucifixus (encore)

The Tallis Scholars
Peter Phillips, director