Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck a famous organist and teacher and one of the great Renaissance composers from the Netherlands achieved international acclaim. Though he rarely left his home, his reputation spread throughout Europe and attracted many students some of whom later founded the north German style. Though he was an organist, the majority of his output was vocal. The Netherlands Chamber Choir gives a small sampling of his work. The CD includes five pieces from his collection of psalm settings and other Latin motets as well as a setting of the Lord's Prayer in French. Though he was Dutch, Sweelinck never set texts in his native language. In addition to fantastic singing, this CD features three of the great conductors of Early Music: Ton Koopman founder of The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, William Christie founder of Les Arts Florissants and Peter Phillips founder of the Tallis Scholars. All involved give great performances of great music.