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Songs and Dances of the Renaissance & Baroque Minstrelsy Lyrichord Discs Minstrelsy showcases music from the 1600s written by some of the leading composers of that era, such as Dowland, Praetorius, and Pachelbel, and their compositions are performed nicely. In addition to the wide variety of composers this album covers, there are many pieces from the Taffel-Consort (1621), a collection of music displaying the trends that would soon establish the Baroque sound. This CD is a fine demonstration of the development of Renaissance music into Baroque. Strong instrumentals as well as some songs with some wonderful soprano work, tracks with high consort orchestration, and songs performed with just lute and soprano; since the selections mix well with each other, this provides a pleasing continuity. Some songs are light and festive, while others are dark and brooding, offering the listener much to hear. The whole recording is fresh and playful and well worth adding to your musical collection. --John Sestak III

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