Legend has it that, with his Pope Marcellus Mass,
Palestrina (1525-1594) actually saved church music from being
banned by the Catholic hierarchy. While that's not strictly true,
his honeyed music has been used for centuries as the textbook
example (literally) of good counterpoint. Here
are his essential recordings.
Our recommendations for the best CD's from the best
artists.
Whether you're thinking of exploring an unfamiliar style or already
building a focused collection, our Essentials pages can streamline
your musical search. From alternative music to zydeco, bebop to
hip-hop, the Essentials will lead you to the hundreds of artists
and thousands of recordings that matter.
