Gramophone Magazine
Awards Issue 2021
Editor's Choice

Cinquecento

anon.: Christ ist erstanden
Regnart: Missa Christ ist erstanden
Regnart: Rühmbt alle Werck deß Herren
Regnart: Wann ich nur dich hab
Regnart: Maria fein, du klarer Schein
anon.: Freu dich, du werthe Christenheit
Regnart: Missa Freu dich, du werthe Christenheit

Two substantial Mass settings, sounding here as though Regnart might have written them specifically for the glorious voices of Cinquecento: this is a welcome contribution to the restoration of an important but still under-appreciated figure.

"Cinquecento are clearly in their comfort zone and immediately find a sweet spot for optimal polyphonic momentum that also allows the phrases room to expand." - Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2021.