The Ensemble Clematis returns with another album of discoveries. Carolus Hacquart was undoubtedly the most important composer in the Netherlands during the late 17th century. Nevertheless, he remains unknown to the public at large. The present programme alternates motets taken from his Cantiones Sacrae, performed by a strong cast of musicians, with instrumental pieces from his Harmonia Parnassia Sonatarum.

The Belgian tenor Stéphane van Dyck needs no introduction: for years now he has performed with the best European baroque ensembles. This solo recital of madrigals explores the sources of Baroque music, in which vocal expressivity is given free rein in the service of the text. Van Dyck is joined for this recording by outstanding musicians such as Christina Pluhar and Quito Gato.

For its first recording, Ensemble Clematis presents the 17th-century Brussels composer Nicolaus à Kempis. Very little is known about him, but he left several publications of superb music with an Italian influence.