Morales: L'Homme Arme masses and Magnificat Secundi Toni album review choral sounds of 16th-century Rome

"Cristobal de Morales, a prominent composer of the mid-16th century, created choral music that gained international fame, reaching audiences in Mexico and Peru."

"The Magnificat Secundi Toni is a finely wrought example of Morales' work, blossoming into six vocal lines, showcasing the richness of his choral compositions."

"Morales' two mass settings based on L'Homme Arme utilize different modes, with the five-part mass offering a mellifluous sound enhanced by organ and bajon."

"Robert Hollingworth conducts precise and sonorous performances, bringing to life the intricate textures of Morales' choral music in the recordings by De Profundis."

Cristobal de Morales was a renowned Spanish composer in the mid-16th century, with his music reaching as far as Mexico and Peru. His choral works are gaining renewed interest, particularly through the chamber choir De Profundis, which is releasing a series of recordings of his masses and magnificats. The Magnificat Secundi Toni features six vocal lines and is framed by two mass settings based on L'Homme Arme. The five-part mass is more melodious, enhanced by organ and bajon, while Robert Hollingworth conducts the performances.

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