Dufay: Missa "Se la face ay pale"

Dufay: Missa "Se la face ay pale"
Diabolus in Musica - Antoine Guerber
Alpha 051

Of course, this is one of the most famous masses of the period, and for good reason. Although it does not have quite the melodic mastery of Dufay's last 4-voice masses, it does provide an interesting glimpse into rhythmic & sectional structure, borrowing some concepts from isorhythmic compositions (which were in their final phase at this time).

The performance marks Diabolus in Musica's latest repertory attempt to date, approached from a very medieval perspective. The result is highly satisfying, making this easily the most enjoyable of the Missa "Se la face ay pale" interpretations.

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Todd M. McComb