Search - Tomas Luis de Victoria, Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips :: Victoria: Tenebrae Responsories

Mis-direction

Peter Gruett | Madison, Wisconsin United States | 06/29/2002

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Though graced by superb voices, this CD is a demonstration of Philips' tendency toward questionable musicianship. Bizarre part registrations and terrible intra-ensemble balance often conspire to completely obliterate Victoria's carefully crafted polyphony and undermine some remarkable sonorities. As someone who's performed several of the responsories I was disappointed by a seeming lack of interpretive uniformity. Thought it presents a unique and interesting performance, I woud recommend this not be the only recording of Victoria's Tenebrae Responsories in anyone's collection."

Excellent Performance of Superb Music

news4fan | 02/16/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"These responses for the late night/early morning services of Holy Week are truly masterpieces and The Tallis Scholars perform them effectively. When the music calls for subdued performance, the Tallis Scholars are subdued-When it calls for angry performance, the Tallis Scholars are angry, etc. This is the perfect recording to put you in the mood for Holy Week--to truly contemplate the sorrows. The music, produced by the Spanish Rennaissance, is truly surperior and so unique to most everything else. This is a great buy!"