Len, early music is Padmore's wheelhouse. No doubt. I read a review of his Schubert that said the same thing as you. For me, Padmore pushes all the right buttons, but his is a different take and will not suit everyone.
We will wait a long time for someone to displace F-D from his wheelhouse.
I have a little experience with Josquin's music. I will check out the Missa. I'll be shocked if it surpasses Schutz or the master. After all, not only were Schutz and Bach geniuses, but they were also Lutherans! :)
I will however keep an open ear and open mind. I got a Monteverdi Vespers in the mail today. I really do want to dip a bit more into the BS (before Schutz) music.
Peace and long life!
We will wait a long time for someone to displace F-D from his wheelhouse.
I have a little experience with Josquin's music. I will check out the Missa. I'll be shocked if it surpasses Schutz or the master. After all, not only were Schutz and Bach geniuses, but they were also Lutherans! :)
I will however keep an open ear and open mind. I got a Monteverdi Vespers in the mail today. I really do want to dip a bit more into the BS (before Schutz) music.
Peace and long life!