This concert features the best Franco-Flemish composers of the Renaissance. The centerpiece of the program Orlando Lassus's mass setting Missa super Bell' Amfitrit' altera, scored for eight voices. Accompanying the mass, are two 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

intermission

CREQUILLON: Ego flos campi
LASSUS: Alma Redemtoris Mater
LASSUS: Missa Bell' Amfitrit' altera