CXL. BRUMEL, Antoine: Kyrie from Missa et ecce terrae motus

CXL. BRUMEL, Antoine (1460-1512)

Kyrie from Missa et ecce terrae motus
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Ross W. Duffin, cond.
(5:35)

Brumel -- though not as famous as Josquin (see Post XXV) -- was nonetheless one of the most influential composers of the late 15th century.

In this Kyrie -- the beginning of a long, complex mass -- one can hear the marvelous interplay of 12 separate vocal parts. The imitation is so clever it becomes dizzying.