Title: Lots of cornetts, trombones & organs and some violas!
Review: The only complete recording of the Sacr Symphoni of 1597 on period instruments. The performances are very satisfactory and there are some very attractive sounds on this recording.Up to eight cornetts are used (in two pieces) and twelve trombones (sackbuts) feature in another work.A few organ works are included to break up the program a little.My only complaint it that some of the pieces are transposed down by a 4th. This really doesn't need to happen with this music - it is an option, of course - but why was it done here? A couple of my favourite canzonas sound very dark as a result.I enjoy this recording but it isn't one I'd listen all in one sitting. Rather, this is a CD to 'dip into'.Let us hope that Concerto Palatino or Musica Fiata tackle this landmark collection of music some time!PS: I am still enjoying this CD a lot! I hope that HMS&C; consider recording Gabrieli's 1615 Canzone & Sonate on HYPERION, too! (wink, wink, nudge, nudge!!)
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