Messensätze / Motetten / Chansons Movements From Masses, Motets, Chansons

Released in 1974 on the Philips label, this collection presents a selection of liturgical and secular vocal works by the Burgundian composer Guillaume Dufay. The record features performances by Capella Antiqua München under the direction of Konrad Ruhland, a period-informed ensemble that played a pivotal role in the revival of medieval and Renaissance music during the mid-twentieth century. The production was part of a broader scholarly and artistic effort to bring the complexity of 15th-century polyphony to a wider public audience.

The album serves as a curated overview of Dufay’s transition from the late medieval style to the more expansive, expressive structures of the early Renaissance. Konrad Ruhland’s interpretation focused on achieving a clarity of vocal lines and a balanced blend characteristic of the Munich-based group's commitment to musicology. At the time of its release, the recording was well-regarded by critics for its technical precision and the ensemble's dedication to period-appropriate performance practices, which were still developing in the classical recording industry.