Amphon Novus Early Music Ensemble- Monferrato: Motetti a voce sola, libro primo, Op. 4 (CD) Bruner Daniel Kidane

Daniel Kidane

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Amphon Novus Early Music Ensemble- Monferrato: Motetti a voce sola, libro primo, Op. 4 (CD) Bruner Daniel KidaneFrom the early 17th century onwards, the polyphonic motet that had dominated sacred music in previous centuries found itself complemented in both liturgical and devotional contexts by a new, more stream lined form: the solo motet. This allowed prayer and meditation to be accompanied by music even in places where maintaining a stable polyphonic choir was impractical or economically unfeasible. At the same time, composers were afforded greater freedom