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The English Anthem Collection, Vol. 1 / Harper - Magdalen College Choir Oxford

4 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-01-17

Works: William Byrd: Liber primus sacrarum cantionum; Teach me, O Lord; Exalt thyself, O God, anthem for 6 voices; Sing joyfully unto God our strength; Thomas Morley: Out of the deep I, anthem for 6 voices;...
Conductors: Harper, John
Ensemble: ; Magdalen College Choir Oxford

A superb collection of English liturgical music spanning 450 years of Anthems, from Tallis, Byrd, and Gibbons to the present day. 67 magnificent tracks, totaling...continue...
Recording information: Magdalen College Chapel....continue...

Traditional Glees & Madrigals

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-10-05

Works: Thomas Weelkes: Harke all ye lovely saints above, madrigal for 5 voices; Thus sings my dearest jewell, madrigal for 3 voices; William Byrd: Psalmes, Sonets and Songs; Thomas Morley: Fyer, fyer, madri...

A fascinating look at the traditional Glee (from which Glee Clubs got their name) and its Antecedent the Madrigal....continue...

Alfred Deller Complete Vanguard Recordings Vol 5 - English, French & Italian Madrigals / Deller Consort

6 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-05-19

Works: Thomas Morley: Now is the month of maying; In dewe of roses, madrigal for 4 voices; Shoot, false love, I care not, madrigal for 5 voices; Miraculous love's wounding, madrigal for 2 voices; Harke; All...
Performers: Deller, Alfred
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Ensemble: Baroque String Ensemble

Similar to Volume 1, this extensive set of English, French and Italian Madrigals includes recordings that are not subject to the whims of performance practice...continue...

English Madrigals - Sing We at Pleasure / Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-02-24

Works: John Wilbye: Flora gave me fairest flowers, madrigal (no 22, The First Set of English Madrigals); Draw on sweet night; Adieu, sweet Amaryllis, madrigal (no 12, The First Set of English Madrigals); We...

"The English Madrigal grew out of the 16th century Italian style and became the forerunner of popular small group singing such as glees, barbershop and...continue...