January 1997 Each of Ockeghem's masses is almost shockingly unique in its conception, and here we are presented with a pair on tenors from courtly songs. While other composers of the era frequently used this material for their masses, it is rather less common for Ockeghem. The Missa De plus en plus is laid out in a grand formal scheme, whereas the Missa Au travail suis is more modest in scope. This recording is part of the 500-year Ockeghem anniversary.
Performance is two singers to a part, with slightly different ensemble in each mass.
Chansons are one singer to a part. At least two surveys of Ockeghem's complete sacred output are in progress, and each has recorded the Missa De plus en plus. The first is by an English group of similar constitution, while the latter is in somewhat different performance style.