The cult and devotion to the Virgin Mary were a centuries-long source of diverse musical expressions and styles, represented in this album by vocal and instrumental polyphony from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Recording & Production
The recording, editing, and mastering for this album were done by Tactus s.a.s. di Gian Enzo Rossi & C., which also holds the copyright.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Ave Virgo Gloriosa" translates to "Marian Music from the Renaissance to the Baroque."
Instruments
The Nova Alta ensemble features period instruments such as cornetto played by David Brutti, and sackbut played by Stefano Bellucci, Andrea Angeloni, and Danilo Tamburo.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features a painting by Saturnino Gatti (1463-1518) titled "The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto," dating from around 1510.
Interpretation
The Vox Poetica Ensemble is led by conductor Sabino Manzo, and their choirmaster is Giulio Fratini.
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