Gibbons, Orlando - Consorts for Viols - Phantasm

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Phantasm plays like angels singing. This was the verdict of BBC World Affairs correspondent John Simpson who presented Phantasm with a 2004 Gramophone Award for its recording of Viol Consorts by Gibbons.Originally released on Avie, Gibbons: Consorts for viols has been re-issued as part of Linns ECHO series which offers a second chance to enjoy the best recordings from Linn artists.With this unique collection juxtaposing Anthems and Madrigals with Fantasies and Dances, Phantasm are firmly in their element of the 16th century English consort tradition, infusing Gibbons passionate polyphony and rapturous harmonies with a suaveness unmatched by any other viol ensemble performing today.The eccentric Glenn Gould counted Gibbons (rather than Bach) as his favourite composer, saying his music has moved me more deeply than any other sound experience I can think of. Listening to this disc its no wonder.