Beauty Farm, the vocal group performing on this album, was founded in 2014 by Markus Muntean and Bernhard Trebuch.
Compositional Technique
Nicolas Gombert, a composer from around 1495-1560, was known for avoiding pauses and creating music rich with full harmonies and imitative counterpoint.
Recording & Production
This album features 17 motets by Nicolas Gombert, some of which are first recordings.
Performer Biography
Beauty Farm is an international vocal ensemble based in the Carthusian monastery at Mauerbach, Austria, and its singers are members of other well-known ensembles.
Recording & Production
The musical editions for this album were prepared by Jorge Martín for Ars Subtilior Editions.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in the church of Kartause Mauerbach from May 25th-28th, 2016.
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