Since its formation in 2008, the English vocal sextet Gallicantus has made a name for itself with programs, on recordings and in concert, that explore a specific historical juncture or event in great depth while crafting an attractive vocal surface that makes its music pleasurable for general audiences. Gallicantus has prospered in part by giving major American concerts, as well as in Britain. The group's 2009 debut release, Dialogues of Sorrow, according to director Gabriel Crouch, "is the recording that defines what I would like our group to be. It involves a little scholarship and a lot of adventure. Much of the music is completely unheard but it's all ravishing and I hope our love for it comes across." ~ James Manheim