Medieval-style music

I am huge fan of early music. There is a wealth of well recorded and performed examples available. Along with Dorian and Harmonia Mundi, the Astree and Alia Vox labels featuring Jordi Savall and others, the Sony (Rolf Erichson produced) recordings of the Huelegas Ensemble, the Seon (Rolf Erichson's own label now owned and distributed by Sony) recordings of various rennaisance and baroque luminaries such as Sigiswald Kujiken, the Arcana label (produced by Michel Bernstein), and the Musica Oscura label all are world class in repotiore, performance and sound. There is even a reference quality gem on the Naxos label (Praetorius-Dances from Terpsichore) recorded by Bengt Alving. Also, give Sylvan and Oceanic Delights of Popsillo (L'Oiseau Lyre label) a try as well. Enjoy! To my ears, early music is the perfect blending of color, rhythm, texture, spirit, dance and invention. Tip....the Berkshire Record Outlet and Allegro online regularly have closeout cd's from many of thes labels.

MA recordings, CALAMUS and "Splendor Of Al-Andaluz" and Begona Olavide "Salterio". Medieval Andalusian (Spanish) music, from 12th thru 14th Century. Available also in "Gold CD" and LP's.

Sequentia is another group on the Harmonia Mundi label that has specializied in medieval music for 25 years, excellent recordings and performances. And they have a wbesite http://www.sequentia.org/

There's a great site for early music beginners.

www.medieval.org/emfaq/beginlst/

Ali

Good web resources include:
http://earlymusic.org
Plenty of information and links! I also like the early music radio programme "Harmonia" broadcast from IU. Web site:
http://www.indiana.edu/~harmonia