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German Cantatas Before Bach / Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale

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I purchased this cd a while back and have listened to it relentlessly. The lyrical quality of the album is just fantastic, particularly the tremendously skillful interplay among vocalists. I hate too much vabratto in singing, that is so prevalent among many artists. You won't find that here, just heart wrenching harmonies. Deborah York stands out as a north star in what seems a milk way galaxy of artists on this album. The control and precision if her voice is just amazing. She has a truely inspired ability to change pitch and dynamics on hair and not show a sign of strain. I generally listen to cantus colln because they perform period music not record elsewhere. I could only hope for this quality of vocals from them. If you enjoy music from this period then give this album a listen and you won't regret it.

Profoundly beautiful, deeply spiritual music, movingly sung and gorgeously played, with excellent sonics to boot. I defy you not to cry while listening! Very highly recommended.