Polyphony, Stephen Layton: Bruckner – Mass in E Minor & Motets (FLAC)

Composer: Anton Bruckner
Performer: Polyphony
Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia
Conductor: Stephen Layton
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Hyperion
Catalogue: CDA67629
Release: 2007
Size: 231 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes

01. Ave Maria
02. Locus iste, WAB 23

Mass No. 2 in E minor
03. I. Kyrie
04. II. Gloria
05. III. Credo
06. IV. Sanctus
07. V. Benedictus
08. VI. Agnus Dei

09. Christus factus est
10. Vexilla regis prodeunt, WAB 51
11. Os justi meditabitur sapientiam
12. Virga Jesse, WAB 52
13. Pange lingua

Bruckners motets are small masterpieces, containing intensely expressive harmonic writing and a sense of personal devotion within a characteristically expansive framework. The sensuous Mass in E minor recalls his great symphonies. Grammy-nominated choir Polyphony under their inspirational director Stephen Layton offers impeccable yet passionate performances on this glorious disc.