The Old Hall manuscript is the largest surviving collection of medieval motets and mass movements and became the most celebrated source of English music from that period.
Interpretation
Trio Mediæval, an all-female vocal ensemble, performs the medieval music from the Old Hall manuscript transposed for women's voices, framing it as a Lady Mass.
Compositional Technique
The album includes improvised elements, such as organetto commentaries and interludes, inspired by the English Discant style of the Old Hall pieces, which originated from an oral tradition.
Composition History
The Old Hall manuscript was initially written by a single scribe to preserve the music of his fellow singers, many of whom are known only through this manuscript.
Performer Biography
Catalina Vicens, who plays organetto on this album, is a sought-after period keyboard performer and teacher, recognized for her work with medieval and renaissance keyboards.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in DXD 24bit/352.8kHz and is available in immersive audio formats like 7.0.4 Dolby Atmos and 7.0.4 Auro-3D, aiming to create a three-dimensional musical experience.
Historical Context
The Old Hall manuscript, a 15th-century choir book, was lost for nearly 400 years before reappearing in a Catholic seminary at the end of the 19th century.
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