Nicolas Gombert, the composer, served much of his life in the musical establishment of the Emperor Charles V.
The recording sessions for this album took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA, across two different years: 1997 and 1999.
This album features performances by Capella Alamire, The Woodman Consort of Viols, and soprano Noël Bisson.
Nicolas Gombert was among the leading composers of the generation between Josquin and Palestrina.
Gombert demonstrated a complete command of the techniques and musical idioms of his period in his liturgical settings and secular chansons.
