{"product_id":"masters-of-the-renaissance","title":"MASTERS OF THE RENAISSANCE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis release from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGloriæ Dei Cantores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features sacred music from one of the most inspired periods in the arts: the Renaissance. Each of the European schools of composition (Italian, Flemish, German, Spanish, and English) is represented by a total of twenty composers, offering a fascinating cross-section of styles and influences. Great masters such as Lassus, Byrd, and Victoria are featured, as well as lesser-known composers such as Hassler, de Wert, and Nanino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central work of this recording is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMissa super Bella Amfitrit' altera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Lassus, generally considered one of his finest works. Other selections include Anerio's tender and stirring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRequiem aeternum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and William Byrd's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerra tremuit,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which has been described as \"one of the most dramatic texts in the whole of music.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePremiere and Only Works:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRequiem Aeternam\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnerio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImproperium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lassus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRorate Caeli\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PARACLETE PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48544047628537,"sku":"12369","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/0418\/0013\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-18150122.png?v=1781812953","url":"https:\/\/giftstore.holyhill.com\/products\/masters-of-the-renaissance","provider":"Holy Hill Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}