Cappella Pratensis has been building an impressive discography at Challenge Classics. Their previous releases include the three first volumes of Den Bosch Choirbook (CC 72877, 72878, 72879) and the Hieronymus Bosch-inspired album Visions of Joy, anchored in the luminous music of Pierre de la Rue (CC 72710). All these records have received a wide critical acclaim and specialized media awards. So, it is not by surprise that now they confront one of the highest peaks of Renaissance polyphony: Jacob Obrecht’s Missa Maria zart. And once more Cappella Pratensis, under the guide of Stratton Bull, achieve highest standards, setting a new reference account for this polyphonic masterpiece.
