There is something very special about this album -- and that such comes from Dorian should be no surprise. The New York Kammermusiker shows the brilliance, majesty and romantic beauty of the Renaissance in this very fine double reed album. Prime yourself for a relaxing evening, or a fantastic foray through the senses as you listen to the numerous pavannes, canzones, and other dances found here.
Very listenable, well-performed Renaissance overview.Very enjoyable cd that I keep going back to over & over. Some discs of this sort begin to all sound similar, & a tad monotonous, but definately NOT this one. There are also very interesting notes with explanations about the dances & short bios on the many composers on this disc. Unusually well-recorded, as are many of the Dorian CDs.
The New York Kammermusiker, a double reed ensemble, has put together a impressive and enjoyable collection of music from the mid-15th to the mid-17th centuries, covering most of the Renaissance period.
