The chant for the Vespers is largely contained within a narrow middle vocal range, with occasional forays above or below, reaching a higher range for the Furnace service. The men sing in unison with a strong drone underneath, and there is little change dynamically. This does not make it dull. Anything but. The sound is fullbodied and sonorous, sturdy, steady and vigorous, open and weighty without vibrato, almost hypnotic. It’s also easy-sounding, as it would have to be to preserve voices which may be chanting for hours. Continue reading Capella Romana Brings Byzantium to Montlake