This 2003 Naxos release presents the Mass of Tournai, one of the earliest known cyclic settings of the Ordinary of the Mass.
- The Mass of Tournai is the earliest example of a cyclic Mass composed by a single composer, rather than a compilation of disparate movements.
- The manuscript of the Mass of Tournai is housed in the Belgian city of Tournai.
- This recording was made in May 2002 at St Jude's Church, London.
Tonus Peregrinus is a professional vocal ensemble based in London, specializing in the performance of early music. The group was founded in 1999 and is known for its historically informed performances.
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