Modal Counterpoint in the Style of the 16th Century Prepared by Vaclav Nelhybel

Musician and educator Vaclav Nelhybel designed this instructional introduction to modal 16th-century counterpoint to explain the principles of two- , three- , and four-part counterpoint to students. Topics covered include tritones, the cantus firmus, consonance and dissonance, rhythmic emphasis, and double counterpoint; they are demonstrated with short example phrases and longer compositions by Palestrina and other 16th-century composers. The presentation is narrated by William Geib with Alexandre Barta on piano and a seven-member choral ensemble. Liner notes are a written transcription of the spoken instruction and include sheet music for played examples.