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Diapason wrote:Good friend of mine has an excellent disc of music from the crusades. Incredible to hear music from the 12th century! (I love that kind of stuff.)

I must admit, I'd be most intrigued to hear it, as well..

Pretty sure it was Naxos, so cost of entry not too prohibitive... ;-)

Diapason wrote:Pretty sure it was Naxos, so cost of entry not too prohibitive... ;-)

very tempting indeed..

however, I've promised Fergus there will be no more purchases until the 24 singles/ doubles and 5 box sets sat unopened on my shelf, have been played through thoroughly and appreciated...

...and I can't break my word to Fergus, can I??

But how is a man of discerning taste expected to enjoy the highest achievements of the musical medium without the benefit of a historical context?

:)

Diapason wrote:But how is a man of discerning taste expected to enjoy the highest achievements of the musical medium without the benefit of a historical context?

:)

get thee behind me, Satan...

;-))

Diapason wrote:Good friend of mine has an excellent disc of music from the crusades. Incredible to hear music from the 12th century! (I love that kind of stuff.)

Any chance of finding out the details on that one Simon?

fergus wrote:

Diapason wrote:Good friend of mine has an excellent disc of music from the crusades. Incredible to hear music from the 12th century! (I love that kind of stuff.)

Any chance of finding out the details on that one Simon?

Music of the Crusades, by The Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow, on Decca.

Diapason wrote: Music of the Crusades, by The Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow, on Decca.

This must be it Simon, thank you....

fergus wrote:

I'd be interested to know your thoughts on how this compares with more recent interpretations... although with chamber players, I can't imagine the textures will be too thick.. what led you to this purchase, Fergus?