I’ve taken more space recommending other recordings by the Brabant Ensemble and other recordings of the music of Pierre de La Rue than on the new release: that’s for the simple reason that I’m sure that having once heard the very fine Hyperion performances and recording most lovers of renaissance music—and probably many who have yet to discover that they are—will want to explore both the composer and the musicians further.

I need hardly add, since I’ve said that so many times, too, that a first-rate release is rounded off with an equally fine booklet, the excellent notes from Stephen Rice illustrated with some charming pictures from the hours of Queen Juana or Joanna.