Throughout, The Gesualdo Six offer up introspective and expressive readings...There is, inevitably, a similarity of mood to these melancholy works and the cumulative effect is somewhat overwhelming, but it is impossible to find flaw with the ensemble’s matchless singing.

All in all this is a treasure trove of works, some little known and rarely performed, in a wide variety of styles and vocal scorings spanning the first half of the 16th century. Beautifully sung and meticulously researched, it will generously repay repeated hearings.

If the listener doesn’t go weak at the knees at the warmly immaculate opening chords of the Gesualdo Six’s latest album then a hospital visit is recommended.