Credits:

Philippe Pierlot (Conductor) (treble viol, bass viol)

Description:

Pierlos Meticulous Portrayal ofThe Life of the Virgin MaryThe Ricercar Consort, led by Philippe Pierlo, has recorded music depicting the life of the Virgin Mary. With an ensemble whose sound is as beautiful as dripping water, they play in a way that tenderly embraces the Virgins gentleness and sorrow. Soprano Cline Schns direct and restrained vocals also touch the heart deeply.Born in Lige. After teaching himself the lute, he switched to the viola da gamba and studied under Wieland Kuijken. He continues to perform as a viola da gamba player in the fields of chamber music, oratorio, and opera. He has also worked on reconstructions and adaptations of works such as Monteverdis *The Return of Ulysses*, Marin Maraiss *Semele*, and Bachs St. Mark Passion. He is a member of Esperion XXI, led by Savall, and continues to perform with the ensemble. Sin