Portuguese Early Music

Portuguese early music represents a rich and diverse tapestry of compositions that flourished within Portugal from the Renaissance through to the early Classical periods, roughly encompassing the 15th to the early 19th centuries. This genre boasts an amalgamation of sacred and secular works, featuring polyphonic masses, motets, and secular songs that reflect a blend of local traditions and broader European influences. The music, characterized by intricate harmonies and expressive melodic lines, was fostered in both ecclesiastical settings and the royal court, highlighting the cultural and spiritual life of Portugal during this era. Composers such as Manuel Cardoso and Duarte Lobo contributed significantly to the religious repertoire, while others like Carlos Seixas and João IV of Portugal (also known as "The Musician King") are remembered for their instrumental and secular contributions, together embodying the unique landscape of Portuguese early music.

Early Music Bangers - Unequal Temperament, Equal Energy

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Adam de la Halle•

Adrian Le Roy•

Adrian Willaert•

Alessandro Marcello•

Alessandro Scarlatti•

Alessandro Stradella•

Alexander Agricola•

Alonso Mudarra•

Andrea Gabrieli•

André Campra•

Antoine Brumel•

Antoine Busnois•

Antonio Caldara•

Antonio Lotti•

Antonio Vivaldi•

Antonio de Cabezón•

Anthony Holborne•

Arcangelo Corelli•

Barbara Strozzi•

Baude Cordier•

Comtessa de Dia•

Benedetto Marcello•

Carlo Gesualdo•

Cipriano de Rore•

Claude Gervaise•

Claude Goudimel•

Claude Le Jeune•

Claudin de Sermisy•

Claudio Monteverdi•

Clément Janequin•

Conon de Béthune•

Cristobal de Morales•

Dietrich Buxtehude•

Domenico Scarlatti•

Domenico Zipoli•

Duarte Lobo•

Emilio de' Cavalieri•

Francesca Caccini

Album - 219 Tracks - Released April 5, 2026