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ONS's signature rediscovered Spanish works recorded by the Orchestra of New Spain and its Spanish counterpart, Madrid Barroco, available with full program notes and history on CD and streaming
Madrid 1752 | Sacred Music from the Royal Chapel of Spain
Born of Maestro Grover Wilkin's research, Madrid 1752 presents a modern introduction to the choral masterworks of the two principal composers for the Spanish Royal Court in the mid-18th century. Francisco Courcelle and José de Nebra must be considered for the original and unique musical styles they embody, apart from any influences that we may later find in subsequent generations.
"Nebra’s [Matins music is] spiced with harmonies pointing toward early classicism. Courcelle’s Epiphany responsories are more flamboyant and more elaborately textured. All the music is dramatic in impact... and quite beautiful."
Masses for Celebration | Francisco Courcelle
Fruit of 20 years of research by conductor Grover Wilkins, you will hear works from Courcelle which mark a time of courtly and public music the equal of other European musical centers. The hand of Courcelle is distinctive offering works of surprising intensity and creativity.