SIMON MAYR (1763-1845): Salve Regina in F, F, F and B Flat, Litaniae Lauretanae in A, O Virgo immaculata, Regina coeli in B Flat, Laudem volo catitare in B Flat, Ave Regina coelorum in E Flat.

Description: Motets dating from 1800 to 1830. As in Mayr’s cantatas, the stage is never far away, with rich and varied use of accompanying winds, songlike themes, and a wide vocal range. Andrea Lauren Brown (soprano), Johanna Krödel (alto), Markus Schäfer (tenor), Daniel Ochoa (bass), Simon Mayr Chorus, Concerto de Bassus, I Virtuosi Italiani; Franz Hauk.