An Immortal Legacy - Choral works by Tallis, Morley, Gibbons, Byrd, MacMillan, Tippett, Britten, Chilcott / The Sixteen1 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... ![]() Music for winds arr. from Byrd, Pärt / Kai Wessel, alto; Calefax Reed Quintet1 CD / MD&G / 2013-04-23 Works: William Byrd: Senex puerum portabat, motet for 5 voices (SATTB); Work(s); Senex puerum portabat; Mass for 5 Voices (SATTB); Arvo Pärt: Magnificat Antiphons (7), for chorus; Arbos, for 7 recorder...Conductors: Ensemble: Calefax Reed Quintet When it comes to melody, the uncompromising linear clarity and chamber-style flexibility enjoyed by reed instruments give them a big advantage over choirs and orchestras....continue... ![]() Renaissance Radio - Two and a half hours of music from Peter Philips and the Tallis Scholars2 CD / Gimell / 2013-03-12 Works: Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; Josquin Desprez: Ave Maria... virgo serena, motet for 4 parts; Missa L'homme armé sexti toni; Cipriano de Rore: Descendi in Hortum Meum; Jacobus Clemens Non Papa: Ego...Performers: Carwood, Andrew; Roberts, Deborah [Soprano Vocal] Conductors: Phillips, Peter Ensemble: The Tallis Scholars When Peter Phillips founded The Tallis Scholars in 1973, sacred vocal music from the Renaissance was seldom heard on the radio. Now it is firmly...continue... ![]() 50 Best Chillout Classics3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Tomaso Albinoni: Adagio; Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite no 3 in D, BWV 1068; Keyboard Concerto no 5 in F minor, BWV 1056; ...Performers: Barrueco, Manuel; Beniston, Paul; Bloch, Nikolaj; Chance, Michael; Daniels, David; Donohoe, Peter; Farr, Stephen; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Garrett, Lesley [Soprano Vocal]; Gavrilov, And... Conductors: Handford, Maurice; Marriner, Sir Neville; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Cleobury, Stephen; Nézet-Séguin, Yannick; Warren-Green, Christopher; Olah, Erno; Norrington, Roger; Trevor, Kirk; Sawallisch, ... Ensemble: ; 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic; Ahn Trio; Fretwork; Rostal & Schaefer Piano Duo This 3 CD set contains 50 tracks of classical chill out music from the catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics. Performed by some of...continue... ![]() Flower of Beauty - Choral music by Miskinis, Byrd, Clements, Hogan, Tormis, Dimitrov, des Prez, Weelkes et al. / Westminster Choir1 CD / Westminister Choir College / 2013-02-26 Works: Vytautas Miskinis: Lucis creator optime, for chorus; Thoughts of Psalms; William Byrd: Liber secundus sacrarum cantionum; John Clements: Flower of Beauty, for chorus; Traditional Spiritual: Great Day...Performers: Bixby, Kelly Ann; Dale, Benjamin Conductors: Miller, Joe Ensemble: ; Westminster Choir Praised by American Record Guide as the "gold standard for American academic choirs," the Westminster Choir has performed and recorded with virtually every major orchestra...continue... Recording information: Girard College, Philadelphia, PA (01/2009); The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine and St. G (01/2009); Girard College, Philadelphia, PA (02/2008); The Cathedral Church o...continue... ![]() Exultate Deo - works by Palestrina, Leighton, Parry, Purcell, Mendelssohn, Chilcott, Byrd, Rutter et al. / Choir of the Chapels Royal; Andrew Arthur: organ1 CD / The Classics Label / 2013-02-12 Works: Francis Poulenc: Exultate Deo; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Sicut cervus; Kenneth Leighton: O be joyful in the Lord (Jubilate Deo), for chorus & organ; Hubert Parry: I was glad; Songs (6) of Far...Performers: Arthur, Andrew; Drury, Elizabeth; Harwood-White, Rachel [Oboe]; Hill, Alison; Jones, Sophie [Vocals]; Neal, Graham [Tenor Vocal] Conductors: Carey, Colm Ensemble: ; Choir of the Chapels Royal The Psalms of David, sometimes referred to as the hymn-book of the bible, have inspired composers writing for the church through the ages. The Choir...continue... Recording information: Church of St. Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb (11/09/2011-11/11/2011)....continue... ![]() The Shakespeare Concerts Series, Vol. 1: Shakespeare's Memory / Chad Sloan, Andrea Chenoweth, Kellie Van Horn1 CD / Navona / 2013-01-29 Works: Joseph Summer: With Mirth in Funeral, for baritone & piano (from Oxford Songs); On The Death Of A Fair Infant, for voice & string quartet; Leda and the Swan; Full Fathom Five, for mezzo-soprano, teno...Performers: Chenoweth, Andrea [Soprano Vocal]; Ferrante, Maria; Hartelova, Lydie; Sekera, Miroslav; Sloan, Chad [Baritone Vocal]; Van Horn, Kellie; Vickers, Justin; Watson, Ian Conductors: Ensemble: Kalmia String Quartet Shakespeare's Memory is the first offering in Navona's Shakespeare Concerts Series. Vol. 1 includes Summer's original chamber and vocal compositions set to Shakespeare's dramas and...continue... ![]() William Byrd: Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, Vol. 2 / Pieter-Jan Belder, virginal, chest organ2 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2013-01-29 Works: William Byrd: Walsingham, variations for keyboard, MB 8; Prelude for keyboard in A minor, MB 12; Fantasia, for keyboard in A minor, MB 13; Fantasia, for keyboard in G major, MB 62; The Carman's Whist...Performers: Belder, Pieter-Jan The release is an engaging follow-up to the first volume in the series, extending its instrumental range to include performances on a 1604 virginal by...continue... Recording information: Doopsgezinde Gemeente Dordrecht (05/26/2012/06/01/2012); Westvestkerk, Schiedam (05/26/2012/06/01/2012); Doopsgezinde Gemeente Dordrecht (10/19/2011-10/20/2011); Westvestkerk, S...continue... ![]() Miserere - A sequence of music for Lent, St. Joseph and the Annunciation / Westminster Cathedral Choir1 CD / Hyperion / 2013-01-08 Works: Gregorian Chant: Attende Domine; Audi, benigne Conditor, hymn, Mode 2; Evigila super nos; Mass 9 Cum iubilo; Credo 4, 1st tone, GR776; George Malcolm: Miserere mei, Deus, for chorus; Scapulis suis, f...Performers: Gaunt, William; Stevens, Peter Conductors: Baker, Martin Ensemble: Westminster Cathedral Choir This recording from the Westminster Cathedral Choir demonstrates the splendors of the liturgy in the simultaneously solemn and joyful period of Lent. On Miserere, masterworks...continue... Recording information: Westminster Cathedral (2011-07-12_2011-07-13&2011-)....continue... ![]() A Cathedral's Voice, Organ of the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans - Bach, Byrd & Schumann / Jonathan Ryan, organ1 CD / Raven Records / 2013-01-08 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in D major, BWV 532; William Byrd: Clarifica Me Pater (I), for keyboard, MB 47; Clarifica Me Pater (II), for keyboard, MB 48; Clarifica Me Pater (II...Performers: Ryan, Jonathan [Organ] Acclaimed for his strong communicative skills, exceptional use of the organ's capabilities, and bold programming, Jonathan Ryan has received six first prize awards at international...continue... Recording information: Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, Shreveport, Louisiana (04/30/2012-05/02/2012)....continue... ![]() Ave Maria / Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal, Daniel Taylor1 CD / Analekta / 2012-11-27 Works: Giulio Caccini: Ave Maria; Franz Schubert: Ave Maria; William Byrd: Ave verum corpus; Josquin Desprez: Ave Maria... virgo serena, motet for 4 parts; Hildegard von Bingen: Ave generosa; Claudio Montev...Performers: Chantal-Fortin, Andre-Nicolas; de Villers, Victor Guilhe la Combe [Boy Soprano]; Keesmaat, Amanda; Lefèvre; Taylor, Daniel Conductors: Taylor, Daniel; Ensemble: Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal; Theatre of Early Music Recording information: Multi-Media Room, Schulich School of Music, Mcgill Univ (05/15/2010-05/16/2010); St. Augustin de Mirabel, Quebec, Canada (05/15/2010-05/16/2010); St. Matthias' Church, Westmount...continue... ![]() Passion & Resurrection - Music by Cornysh, Gibbons, Tallis, Lassus et al. / Stile Antico1 Super Audio CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2012-11-13 Works: William Cornysh: Woefully Arrayed, for vocal ensemble; Orlando Gibbons: Hosanna to the Son of David; I am the resurrection, anthem for 5 voices (incomplete); Thomas Tallis: I call and cry to thee; Or...Conductors: Ensemble: Stile Antico The award-winning, highly-acclaimed English choral ensemble Stile Antico presents Passion and Resurrection, an album featuring texts inspired by the dramatic events of Holy Week and...continue... Recording information: All Hallows' Church, Gospel Oak, London (02/2012)....continue... ![]() Where Late The Sweet Birds Sang - Music by Byrd, White and Parsons / Magnificat1 Super Audio CD / Linn Records / 2012-11-13 Works: William Byrd: Christe qui lux es (a 5), motet for 5 voices (SATTB); Domine quis habitabit, motet for 9 voices (SSAATTBBB); Quomodo cantabimus, motet for 8 voices (SSAATTBB); De lamentatione Jeremiae,...Conductors: Cave, Philip Ensemble: ; Magnificat Where late the sweet birds sang is a gorgeous contrapuntal choral collection of works by three of the leading Elizabethan composers, featuring some of the...continue... Recording information: St. George's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge, UK (01/23/2012-01/26/2012)....continue... ![]() An English Fancy - Works by Byrd, Hume, Lawes, Jenkins, Simpson, Baltzar, Locke, Purcell / Trio Settecento1 CD / Cedille / 2012-10-30 Works: William Byrd: Sellinger's Round, variations for keyboard, MB 84; Tobias Hume: Captain Hume Lamentation (Poeticall Musicke); William Lawes: Fantasia-Suite no 8 for 2 violins, bass viol & continuo in D...Conductors: Ensemble: Trio Settecento Trio Settecento, the "superlative Chicago-based early music ensemble" (Gramophone) completes its grand tour of the European Baroque with An English Fancy, its highly anticipated survey...continue... Recording information: Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evans (08/01/2011-08/05/2011)....continue... ![]() Pater Noster: A Choral Reflection on the Lord's Prayer / The King's Singers1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-10-30 Works: Plainchant: Pater noster; Heinrich Schütz: Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors, bass & continuo, SWV 386; Vater unser, der du bist im Himmel, motet for...Conductors: Ensemble: The King's Singers GRAMMY Award winners in 2009, The King's singers are one of the world's most celebrated ensembles. Their programming concept in this dic is unique: built...continue... Recording information: Cathedral of the Incarnation, Nashville, TN, USA (03/23/2012/03/24/2012)....continue... ![]() Glenn Gould Plays Renaissance & Baroque - Byrd, Gibbons, Handel, Scarlatti, C.P.E. Bach / Glenn Gould, piano2 CD / Sony Classical / 2012-10-30 Works: William Byrd: Pavan and Galliard a 6 in C major; Hugh Aston's Ground, for keyboard, MB 20; Fantasia (Voluntary for my Lady Neville), for keyboard in G major, MB 61; Sellinger's Round, variations for ...Performers: Gould, Glenn Sony Classical celebrates Glenn Gould's 80th Anniversary with The Glenn Gould Collection, the complete Glenn Gould CD collection in 20 volumes, each available separately. They include...continue... Recording information: 30th Street Studio, New York City, USA; Eaton's Auditorium, Toronto, Canada....continue... ![]() Chanticleer: By Request1 CD / Chanticleer/Naxos / 2012-10-30 Works: Steven Sametz: Not an end of loving, for chorus; William Mundy: Sive Vigilem, for 5 voices; Mason Bates: Stelle, vostra mercé l'eccelse sfere, for vocal ensemble; Observer in the Magellanic Clou...Performers: Breves, Casey This CD is Chanticleer's first new studio recording in 4 years. "By Request" features a stunning variety of repertoire from William Byrd's "Ave Verum Corpus,"...continue... Recording information: Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA....continue... ![]() Advent at St. Paul's / Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-10-09 Works: Anonymous: Laudes Regiae; Anglican Chant: Matin Responsory (adapted from Palestrina); Jacobus Handl: Ecce concipies; Martin Peerson: Blow out the trumpet; Richard Lloyd: Drop down ye heavens; William...Performers: Johnston, Robert; Jones, Timothy; Lucas, Andrew; Oxenham, Martin; Royall, Christopher; Scott, John Conductors: Music], John Scott [Choral Ensemble: ; Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral Every year on Advent Sunday, St. Paul's Cathedral in London holds a special Carol Service. This welcome reissue featuring the Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral...continue... Recording information: St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England (06/23/1997-06/26/1997)....continue... ![]() Byrd: The Great Service / The CardinallÆs Musick, Andrew Carwood1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-10-09 Works: William Byrd: The Great Service, for 5-10 voices; Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles, anthem for 6 voices (SSATTB); Unto the hills mine eyes I lift, anthem for 6 voices; Make ye joy to God, anthem for ...Performers: Quinney, Robert Conductors: Carwood, Andrew Ensemble: ; The CardinallÆs Musick Andrew Carwood and the Cardinall's Musick have recorded the complete Latin church music of William Byrd, the final volume of which won a Gramophone Record...continue... Recording information: Fitzalan Chapel, Arundel Castle (11/14/2011-11/16/2011)....continue... ![]() Allegri: Miserere; Tallis: Lamentations of Jeremiah & other Renaissance masterpieces1 CD / Decca / 2012-10-09 Works: Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; Antonio Lotti: Crucifixus; Orlande de Lassus: Timor et tremor; Jacob Obrecht: Salve regina; Josquin Desprez: Ave Maria... virgo serena, motet for 4 parts; Giovanni Pierlui...Conductors: Christophers, Harry; McCreesh, Paul; Cleobury, Stephen Ensemble: ; Choir of King s College Cambridge; Gabrieli Consort; The Sixteen From the heavenly stratospheric of Allegri's Miserere to the Elizabethan splendor of William Byrd and Thomas Tallis, this outstanding collection celebrates the vocal magnificence of...continue... ![]() The Best of the King's Singers - Music by Kodaly, Gibbons, Byrd, Sibelius, Whitacre, Bennett, Lennon, et al. / King's Singers2 CD / Signum UK / 2012-10-06 Works: Cyrillus Kreek: Taaveti laulud; William Byrd: Mass for Four Voices; Civitas sancti tui; Carlo Gesualdo: In monte oliveti, tenebrae lesson for 6 voices, W. 7/9; Arvo Pärt: Bogoroditse Devo; John ...Conductors: Ensemble: King's Singers As part of Signum's 15th anniversary year we are delighted to release this celebratory collection of The Best of 'The King's Singers' - a 2-CD...continue... ![]() Signum Classics Anniversary Series The Early Music Collection / Cordaria; The Clerks Group; Gabrieli Consort & Players; King's Singers; Voces8 et al.1 CD / Signum UK / 2012-10-06 Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers of the Blessed Virgin; Cantate Domino; Gregorio Strozzi: Mascara sonata e ballata da piú Cavalieri Napolitani nel Regio Palazzo, for organ; Antonio Vivaldi: Sonata no...Performers: Carolin, Lucy [Harpsichord]; Devine, Steven; Hennessy, Gail; Kenedy, David; Kenny, Elizabeth [Theorbo]; Lyons, William; Murphy, Emma; Parle, Nicholas; Perillo, Linda; Reiter, Walter Conductors: Ensemble: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the first release from the leading independent classical label Signum Records. Beginning life as an early music specialist (with...continue... ![]() Harry Our King: Music for King Henry VIII Tudor / Charles Daniels, tenor1 CD / Carpe Diem / 2012-09-25 Works: Anonymous, English: England be glad; Hunt Is Up, for lyra viol (John Playford, Musicks Recreation on the Viol, Lyra-way); And I were a maiden; Fortune my foe; Johannes Ockeghem: Missa pro defunctis; ...Performers: Daniels, Charles Conductors: Bauml, Karharina; Ensemble: Capella de la Torre Music for King Henry VIII of England; Renaissance brass band, featuring Tenor Charles Daniels...continue... Recording information: Klosterkirche Auhausen, Germany (10/11/2011-10/14/2011)....continue... ![]() The Super Audio Collection, Vol. 6 from Linn Records
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