Byrd Ensemble – Flemish Masters Markdavin Obenza, Artistic Director This concert features the best Franco-Flemish composers of the Renaissance. The centerpiece of the program is Orlando Lassus's mass setting Missa super Bell' Amfitrit' altera, scored for eight voices. Accompanying the mass are two stunning motets by Josquin and Gombert, based on King David's lament over his beloved son Absalom. PROGRAM CRECQUILLON Pater peccavi MOUTON Ave Maria virgo serena JOSQUIN Absalon, fili mi GOMBERT Lugebat David Absalon CREQUILLON Ego flos campi LASSUS Alma Redemptoris Mater LASSUS Missa Bell' Amfitrit' altera More information at byrdensemble.com.
