Missa Bruxellensis (Jordi Savall) (1999)

"This world premiere recording places the five different groups of singers and instrumental choirs exactly where they would have stood 300 years ago. Hearing walls of sound hurled from one choir to its counterpart in the loft across the aisle, mixing with the rising tones from the orchestra below, joined by 4 organs and 2 ensembles of winds and brass, all resonating throughout the Salzburg Cathedral is a memorable experience. This is music on the grandest imaginable scale. A tremendous effort by Jordi Savall and his impressive cast of musicians and recording team. The huge echoing performing space dictated a more or less consistently homophonic texture, so the music doesnt offer much in the way of linear intricacy; however, theres considerable variety in soloists and smaller concertato groups. The sound is vibrant and full-bodied, giving a real feel for the spacious environment. Awesome." (D. Vernier, Classics Today; dubbele 9 voor zowel registratie als uitvoering; volg de link voor complete recensietekst)