Huelgas Ensemble & Paul Van Nevel - The Eton Choirbook (2012)

The Eton Choirbook is a richly illuminated manuscript collection of English sacred music composed during the late fifteenth century. The Huelgas Ensemble, known for their splendid interpretations, selected five astonishing works which were never recorded before. Founded by Paul Van Nevel in 1970, the Huelgas Ensemble soon specialized in the music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, drawing closely on primary sources and making a vital contribution to the study of early music through its published research. The Ensemble's performances are informed by a profound understanding of medieval and Renaissance vocal techniques and practices. The Ensemble has made more than 50 recordings. They have won many awards including the Belgian music press's Caecilia Price, Le Monde de la Musique's Choc de l'Année, an Edison Award, the Cannes Classical Award and the 'Prix in honorem' of the Académie Charles Cros.