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The Missa Prolationum by Johannes Ockeghem is an amazing feat of contrapuntal virtuosity: he created it entirely out of mensural canons. Far from sounding like a dry compositional exercise, it's also gorgeous to listen to! We'll hear a performance by the Hilliard Ensemble. Chansons like Ma bouche rit and motets like Alma redemptoris mater complete the episode.

  • Johannes Ockeghem: Alma Redemptoris Mater. Performed by The Hilliard Ensemble.
  • Johannes Ockeghem: S’elle m’amera je ne sçay. Performed by The Orlando Consort.
  • Johannes Ockeghem: Tant fuz gentement resjouy. Performed by The Orlando Consort.
  • Ockeghem / Agricola: D’ung aultre amer III. Performed by Capilla Flamenca.
  • Johannes Ockeghem: Ma Bouche Rit. Performed by Ensemble Leones.
  • Johannes Ockeghem: Missa Prolationum. Performed by The Hilliard Ensemble.
  • Johannes Ockeghem: O Rosa Bella. Performed by The Orlando Consort.
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