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Ite O’Donovan

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Religious music characterized by intricate counterpoint and dramatic expressionThe first installment in a series featuring music for Pentecost, drawn from *Officiaaliquot de prcipuis festis anni*, published in 1574 by Orlando di Lasso, one of the greatest masters of the late Renaissance. Polyphonic works composed for the proper of the Mass are arranged in accordance with the liturgical order, interwoven with the *Missa Certa fortiter* and related motets, recreating the world of magnificent liturgical music at the 16th-century Bavarian court. Led by the renowned Irish maestro Aita ODonovan, the Lassus Chamber Choir vividly captures Lassos spirituality and rich color through a crystal-clear vocal ensemble and meticulous contrapuntal expression. This is a remarkable recording that allows listeners to deeply savor the mystery of Pentecost.ARCANTUS