Renaissance Period > The Sixteen

An Immortal Legacy - Choral works by Tallis, Morley, Gibbons, Byrd, MacMillan, Tippett, Britten, Chilcott / The Sixteen

1 CD / Coro / 2013-05-14

Works: Thomas Tallis: Psalm Tunes (9) for Mister Parker; Absterge Domine; In manus tuas; I call and cry to thee; Loquebantur variis linguis; Thomas Morley: Aprill is in my mistris face, madrigal for 4 voice...
Performers: Evans, Robert; Lane, Carys; MacKenzie, Neil; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: ; The Sixteen

Sixteenth-century England was a place of much religious change. It was a dangerous and confusing time, and it is testament to their incredible skill and...continue...

Palestrina, Vol. 2 - Hodie Christus natus est; Christe Redemptor omnium; Magnificant Quinti toni; Tui sunt caeli et al. / The Sixteen

1 CD / Coro / 2012-10-09

Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Hodie Christus natus est; Christe redemptor omnium, hymn for 6 voices; Magnificat, Tone 5, (odd) for 4 voices (from Magnificats on the 8 Tones, Book 1); Tui sunt coe...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Volume two of The Sixteen's new series devoted to Palestrina is based around his glorious antiphon for Christmas Day. Palestrina's legacy and impact on sacred...continue...
Recording information: Church of St. Alban the Martyr, Holborn, England (02/2012)....continue...

Victoria: Tenebrae Responsories / Christophers - The Sixteen

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2011-10-18

Works: Tomás Luis de Victoria: Amicus meus, responsory for 4 voices; Judas mercator, responsory for 4 voices; Unus ex discipulis, responsory for 4 voices; Eram quasi agnus, responsory for 4 voices; Una...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Recording information: St. Jude's on the Hill, London (05/1990)....continue...

Palestrina, Vol. 1 / The Sixteen

1 CD / Coro / 2011-06-14

Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Salve Regina (unspecified of 5); Assumpta est Maria; Missa "Assumpta est Maria"; Ave regina coelorum, motet for 8 voices (from Motets Book III); Tota pulchra es, mot...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

2011 sees the first recording by The Sixteen completely devoted to Palestrina! The disc marks the start of a new project, which will result in...continue...
Recording information: Church of St. George the Martyr, Holborn, London, Engla (02/2011)....continue...

The Victoria Collection

4 CD / Coro / 2011-03-08

Works: Tomás Luis de Victoria: Laetatus sum; Missa Laetatus sum, for 12 voices & organ; Veni Creator Spiritus, hymn for 4 voices; Vadam et circuibo; Vidi speciosam; Ad caenam agni providi, hymn for 4 v...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

The year 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Tomas Luis de Victoria. This remarkable Spaniard, perhaps the most outstanding composer of his...continue...

Sacred Music, Series One / Christophers/Sixteen, Beale [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / Coro / 2010-03-09

Works: Peter Abelard: Work(s); Léonin: Work(s); Pérotin: Work(s); Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Work(s); Josquin Des Préz: Work(s); Orlande de Lassus: Work(s); William Byrd: Work(s)
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Fascinating stories, beautiful architecture, and some of the greatest music ever written - CORO brings the BBC's groundbreaking TV series to DVD! The complete first...continue...

A Mother's Love - Music for Mary / Christophers, The Sixteen

1 CD / Decca / 2008-03-11

Works: Edvard Grieg: Ave maris stella, EG 150; William Cornysh: Ave Maria mater Dei; Josquin Desprez: Gaude virgo, mater Christi, motet for 4 parts; Anton Bruckner: Tota pulchra es, WAB 46; Camille Saint-Sa...
Performers: Arnold, Jonathan; Berridge, Simon; Cooper, Julie; Davidson, Grace; Dobell, Mark; Dougan, Eamonn; Dunkley, Sally; Jones, Timothy; Outram, Rebecca; Roy, David; Unwin, William
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Britain’s best-selling choir of the 21st Century, The Sixteen, releases a new album of music inspired by the Virgin Mary. Harry Christophers, the most prolific...continue...

Venetian Treasures - Caldara, Gabrieli, etc / Christophers

1 CD / Coro / 2007-10-09

Works: Antonio Caldara: Caldara - Crucifixus a 16; Stabat Mater; Andrea Gabrieli: De profundis clamavi; Claudio Monteverdi: Domine, ne in furore; Francesco Cavalli: Salve Regina; Giovanni Gabrieli: Symphoni...
Performers: Fisher, Gillian; George, Michael; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Venetian Treasures brings together the unique style of sacred choral music of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries from Venice. From the rich and sonorous sound...continue...

The Sixteen Edition - Carver: O bone Jesu, etc / Christophers

1 CD / Coro / 2007-09-04

Works: Robert Carver: Antiphon; Mass "Dum Sacrum Mysterium" for 10 voices; Magnificat-7th tone faburden; O Bone Jesu, motet for 19 voices
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Rare repertoire by one of Scotland's most important historic composers. The massive granite-like choral writing of early sixteenth-century Scottish choral music is displayed in Carver's...continue...

The Sixteen Edition - Traditional Christmas Carol Collection

1 CD / Coro / 2006-11-14

Works: Traditional: The first nowell; On Christmas Night "Sussex Carol"; While shepherds watched their flocks by night; I saw three ships; Angels from the realms of glory; Rocking; In dulci jubilo; Ding Don...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Here's the definitive album of household favorite carols, beautifully and expertly sung. This collection of well-loved traditional Christmas carols is perfect for creating a warm...continue...

Best Baroque 100

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-08-29

Works: George Frederick Handel: Coronation Anthems (4); Solomon, HWV 67; Messiah, HWV 56; Water Music Suite no 2 in D major, HWV 349; Dixit Dominus, HWV 232; Giulio Cesare, HWV 17; Alcina, HWV 34; Jeremiah ...
Performers: André, Maurice [trumpet]; Andre, Maurice; Argenta, Nancy; Asperen, Bob van; Augér, Arleen; Auger, Arleen; Banchini, Chiara; Beckett, Rachel; Bennett, Mark; Bennett, Mark [Trumpet]; Blyt...
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen; Hickox, Richard; ; Parrott, Andrew; Haïm, Emmanuelle; Haïm, Emmanuelle; Leonhardt, Gustav; Norrington, Roger; Nelson, John; Rooley, Anthony; Rees, Jonathan; McCreesh, Pau...
Ensemble: ; Academy of Ancient Music; Academy of Ancient Music (UK); Academy of London; Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; Boston Early Music Festival Choir; Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra; Capella Ag...

The Sixteen Edition - Philip & Mary / Christophers, et al

1 CD / Coro / 2006-05-09

Works: Pierre de Manchicourt: Jubilate Deo, motet for 6 voices; Reges Terrae, motet à 6 for the Feast of Epiphany; John Sheppard: Reges Tharsis et insulae; Libera nos, salva nos; Thomas Tallis: Suscipe...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

After 27 years of worldwide performance, The Sixteen is recognized as one of the world's greatest vocal ensembles, with a special reputation for clarity and...continue...

The Sixteen Edition - The Flowering of Genius / Christophers

1 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: Francisco Guerrero: Ave Virgo Sanctissima, motet for 5 voices; Thomas Tallis: Suscipe quaeso, motet for 7 voices, P. 222; Mass "Puer natus est nobis" (incomplete), for 7 voices, P. 49; Tomás Lui...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

The Sixteen Edition - Allegri: Miserere; Palestrina, et al

1 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: Antonio Lotti: Crucifixus a 8 Voix; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Stabat Mater; Gloria; Gregorio Allegri: Miserere
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: ; The Sixteen

"Christophers draws brilliant performances from his singers, both technically assured and vividly impassioned." -The Guardian...continue...

The Sixteen Edition - Victoria: Mystery of the Cross

1 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: Tomás Luis de Victoria: Lamentations, for chorus; Vexilla regis "more hispano," hymn for 4 voices; Pange lingua "more hispano," hymn for 4 voices
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

"This is what recording should be about...excellent performances and recorded sound...beautiful and moving." -Gramophone...continue...
Recording information: St. Judes on the Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London,....continue...

The Sixteen Edition - Christus Natus Est

1 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: Sarum Chant: Verbum caro factum est; Christmas Traditional: Nowell, Nowell, Tidings True, carol ("Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, this is the salutation"); Nowell Sing We, carol (English); Gaudete Christus e...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

"A sublime Gloria...and, finest of all, Byrd's 'Lullaby' in a masterly performance." -Gramophone...continue...

Stabat Mater - Music from the Eton Choir Book / The Sixteen

1 CD / Meridian / 2003-09-03

Works: William Cornysh: Ave Maria mater Dei; John Browne: Stabat mater; Salve regina; Richard Davy: Stabat mater; Walter Lambe: Nesciens mater; Stella caeli; Robert Wylkynson: Salve Regina
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Taverner: Missa O Michael, etc / Christophers, The Sixteen

1 CD / Hyperion / 2000-06-01

Works: John Taverner: Missa "O Michael", for 6 voices; Kyrie "Leroy"; Dum transisset sabbatum (i), motet for 5 (another version exists for 4) voices
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

"...This recording includes one piece of chant...and three works of sacred choral music...All these works are examples of Taverner's 'cantus-firmus'-style writing, that is, new polyphonic...continue...

Taverner: Missa Sancti Wilhelmi / Christophers, The Sixteen

1 CD / Hyperion / 2000-06-01

Works: John Taverner: O Wilhelme, pastor bone, antiphon for 5 voices (lost, but same as Christe Jesu; lacks tenor part); Dum transisset sabbatum (i), motet for 5 (another version exists for 4) voices; Mass ...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

'A splendid introduction for those who have yet to discover the riches of early Tudor music' (CDReview)

'Splendid' (Fanfare, USA)

'Excellent sound and an informative booklet help...continue...

Taverner: Mass 'The Western Wynde' / Christophers, Sixteen

1 CD / Hyperion / 2000-06-01

Works: John Taverner: O splendor gloriae, antiphon for 5 voices (poss. spurious); Te Deum laudamus (Te aeternem Patrem), motet for 5 voices (lacks tenor part); Alleluia, veni electa mea, motet for 4 voices;...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

'A definitive performance of this glorious work ... superbly recorded' (Classic CD)

'Performed with tonal beauty and stunning, expressive clarity ... this CD has a mesmerising...continue...

Taverner: Missa Coronea Spinea / Christophers, The Sixteen

1 CD / Hyperion / 2000-05-01

Works: John Taverner: Gaude plurimum; Missa "Corona Spinea", for 6 voices; In pace in idipsum, motet for 4 voices
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

'A superb disc and an astonishing bargain' (Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

'I found this recording a pure delight' (Gramophone)

'Superb' (Organists' Review)...continue...

Tallis: Sacred Choral Works / Christophers, The Sixteen

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1991-01-01

Works: Thomas Tallis: Spem in alium; Te lucis ante terminum; In manus tuas; Lamentations (Set 1); Lamentations (Set 2); I call and cry to thee; Jesu salvator saeculi; Absterge Domine; Loquebantur variis lin...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Christmas Music from Medieval & Renaissance Europe / Sixteen

1 CD / Hyperion / 1988-12-01

Works: Anonymous: Puer natus est nobis; Nowell, nowell; Gaudete!; Traditional: Lully, lulla, thow littel tyne child "Coventry Carol"; Boar's Head Carol; Song of the Nuns of Chester; Quem pastores laudavere;...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

'A most unusual and attractive record' (The Guardian)...continue...