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This week's show presents music from Spain, including selections from El Cancionero de Palacio (1474-1516), performed by Hesperion XX, directed by Jordi Savall. We'll also hear the Barcelona Mass (late 14th century), the history of which is intimately linked to the Avignon papacy. That performance comes from a 2019 release from Ensemble Gilles Binchois.

  • Anon.: The Barcelona Mass. Performed by Ensemble Gilles Binchois, led by Dominique Vellard.
  • Francisco de la Torre: Danza Alta. Performed by Hesperion XX, led by Jordi Savall.
  • Gabriel: Aquella mora garrida. Performed by Hesperion XX, led by Jordi Savall.
  • Francisco de Peñalosa: Por las sierras de Madrid. Performed by Hesperion XX, led by Jordi Savall.
  • Anon.: Rodrigo Martinez. Performed by Hesperion XX, led by Jordi Savall.
  • Juan del Enzina: Una sañosa porfia. Performed by Hesperion XX, led by Jordi Savall.
  • Anon.: Tres morillas. Performed by Hesperion XX, led by Jordi Savall.
  • Anon.: El cervel mi fa. Performed by Hesperion XX, led by Jordi Savall.
  • Garçimuñoz: Pues bien, para ésta. Performed by Hesperion XX, led by Jordi Savall.
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