I heard this CD by stile antico on reviewed NPR this week (the link takes you to the review, which is as beautifully done as the music itself). It’s 16th Century English choral music. Some is by William Byrd, whose compositions I love.

It’s called Music for Compline. They say it is to calm the spirit.

A few weeks ago I attended Carmina Burana, probably my favorite ballet. I have never heard a standing ovation with so much gusto. People were hollering and jubilant. It was exhilarating. This CD is in a similar genre. Listen on…

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