FLAC tracks | Classical | 64:10 | 251 MbThe Spanish ‘Golden Age’ witnessed an astonishing musical flowering, worthy of Spain’s newfound preeminence on the world stage.

Focusing on works for Christmas and Epiphany, Stile Antico explores this glittering musical treasury, drawing together an irresistible mix of sumptuous polyphony and infectiously joyful folk dances.

The centrepiece of the disc is the superbly rich and luminous Missa Beata Dei genitrix Maria by Alonso Lobo.

Interspersed between its movements are motets by Tomás Luis de Victoria, Francisco Guerrero and Cristóbal de Morales, an exuberant ‘ensalada’ by Mateo Flecha and classic villancicos – Spain’s answer to the traditional carol.

Tracklist:1. O Magnum Mysterium (04:27)2. Beata Dei genitrix Maria (06:57)3. A un niño llorando (02:43)4. Missa Beata Dei genitrix Maria: Kyrie (04:03)5. Missa Beata Dei genitrix Maria: Gloria (04:49)6. El Jubilate (06:53)7. Missa Beata Dei genitrix Maria: Credo (07:38)8. Ríu ríu chíu (02:56)9. Missa Beata Dei genitrix Maria: Sanctus – Benedictus (05:42)10. De la piel de sus ovejas (03:53)11. Missa Beata Dei genitrix Maria: Agnus Dei (02:51)12. Cum natus esset Jesus (11:18)