Henry VIII, King of England

Harry Our King: Music for King Henry VIII Tudor / Charles Daniels, tenor

1 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...

Royal Rhymes and Rounds - works by Cornysh, Gibbons, Mundy, Dowland, Parry, Elgar, Britten / The King's Singers

1 CD / Signum UK / 2012-06-23

Works: Henry VIII, King of England: Pastyme with Good Companye for 3 voices; It Is to Me a Ryght Gret Joy for 3 voices; William Cornysh: Ah Robyn, gentle Robyn; Blow thi horne hunter; Anonymous, English: He...
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Ensemble: King's Singers

On a new disc to celebrate the 2012 Diamond Jubilee, The King's Singers present a selection of works from the past 500 years written in...continue...
Recording information: St Mary's Church, Harrow, UK (07/04/2011-07/06/2011)....continue...

Noël - Christmas Edition Sampler

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2011-11-08

Works: Franz Gruber: Silent Night; Heinrich Schütz: Heute ist Christus der Herr geboren, SWV 439; Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Pastorale sur la naissance de N.S. Jesus-Christ, H. 483; Arcangelo Corelli: C...
Performers: Banchini, Chiara; Lawrence-King, Andrew; Mellon, Agnes [Soprano Vocal]; Roure, Yves; Saorgin, Rene
Conductors: Gronostay, Uwe; Jacobs, René; Christie, William; ; Herreweghe, Philippe; Hillier, Paul; Pérès, Marcel
Ensemble: ; Concerto Vocale; Ensemble 415; Ensemble Organum; La Chapelle Royale; Les Arts Florissants

Recording information: 1976-2002....continue...

Wolcum Yule / Anonymous 4, Andrew Lawrence-King

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2011-11-08

Works: Christmas Traditional: Awake and join the cheerful choir (English); The Wexford Carol ("Good People All, This Christmastime") (Enniscorthy Carol) (Irish); Balulalow ("I come from hevin to tell") (Sco...
Performers: Lawrence-King, Andrew
Conductors:
Ensemble: Anonymous 4

Recording information: Skywalker Sound, Marin County, California (03/21/2003-03/25/2003)....continue...

A Golden Treasury of Renaissance Music

1 CD / Saydisc / 2011-01-11

Works: Henry VIII, King of England: En vray amoure, for 4 voices; Christopher Tye: In Nomine a 5 ("Crye"); William Cornysh: Adieu, mes amours; Anonymous, English: Watkin's Ale, song; Work(s); William Byrd: ...
Performers: Cassidy, Jennie; Chateauneuf, Paula; Kelly, Frances [Harp]; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; North, Nigel [Lute]; Roberts, Deborah [Soprano Vocal]; Wistreich, Richard [Bass Vocals]
Conductors: ; Wood, James
Ensemble: ; Fretwork; Musica Antiqua of London; Musica Secreta; The York Waits

Includes work(s): baisez moi à 3 (adrian willaert) / j'ay l by various composers.

Includes work(s): todos los biennes del mundo (joan del enc by various composers....continue...

Merry It Is!

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2010-11-09

Works: Shulamit Kleinerman: Merry it is!, music workshop for children's voices & ensemble; Richard Dering: Sweep, Chimney Sweep; American Traditional: College Hornpipe; Yankee Doodle, song; Miss Hedges' Min...
Performers: Breedlove, Jacob; Cerceo, Mia; Chrisman, Emma; Chrisman, Nicky; Coldwell, Charles; Davidson, Susana; Denhard, Gus; Doll, Felix; Dornfield, Ruthie; Inman, Lee; Kleinerman, Shulamit; Mathieu, Megan; Mo...
Conductors: Kleinerman, Shulamit

Recording information: Empty Sea Studios, Seattle, WA....continue...

Court Jesters: Tudor Minstrel Music

1 CD / Griffin Records / 2010-06-08

Works: English Traditional: Wolsey's Wild (From the Wigthorpe Manuscript); Light o' Love, folk song; William Cornysh: And I were a Maiden, for voice & ensemble; Ay besherewe yow, for 3 voices; I am a Jolly ...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Sirinu

Music from the Reign of Henry VIII

1 CD / Griffin Records / 2010-06-08

Works: Anonymous: An I war a maiden; Laissies Parler; The King's Pavan; The Emperor's Pavan; My thought oppress'd; The Kynges marke; Antoine de Févin: Fors solemant; Ludwig Senfl: Ach Elslein, liebes E...

Essential Renaissance

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-02-23

Works: Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; John Dunstable: Veni Sancte Spiritus, isorhythmic motet for 4 voices, MB 32; Thomas Tallis: In manus tuas; Spem in alium; John Sheppard: Verbum caro factum est; Giovanni G...
Performers: Auger, Arleen; Becu, Wim; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Jones, Della; Nicholson, Paul [Harpsichord, Organ]; O'Dette, Paul; Rose, Barry; Smith, Hopkinson; Wilson, Alan
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen; Hillier, Paul; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Wulstan, David; Stevens, Denis; Willcocks, David; Guest, George; Parrott, Andrew; Munrow, David; Hilliard, Paul; ; Savall, Jordi; Blanchard, Rog...
Ensemble: ; Consort of Musicke; Early Music Consort of London; Ensemble Gilles Binchois; Ensemble Vocal et Instrumental de Lausanne; Le Concert d'Astrée ; Ricercare-Ensemble für Alte Musik, Zür...

The Flower of All Ships- Tudor Court Music / Circa 1500

1 CD / CRD Records / 2009-05-01

Works: Anonymous: And I war a maydyn; Kyng Harry the 8th Pavyn; La belle fyne; Jay pryse amours; Untitled Instrumental Piece; Wher be ye my love, my love?; Ricercar (Sienna lute book, f. 14v); Anonymous, En...
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Ensemble: Circa 1500

Henry's Music - Motets from a Royal Choirbook / Lawrence-King, Alamire, QuintEssential

1 CD / Obsidian Records / 2009-04-28

Works: John Taverner: Christe Jesu, pastor bone; Anonymous: King's Pavan; Hec est preclarum; Nil majus superi vident; Anonymous, English: England be glad; Madame d'amours; Henry VIII, King of England: Conso...
Performers: Lawrence-King, Andrew; Wilkinson, Clare
Conductors: Skinner, David
Ensemble: QuintEssential

"While all of the music here is worth repeated hearing (and performing!), for me the highlights are Sampson's Salve radix and Quam pulcra est (those...continue...

Greensleeves: Music For Recorder and Harp

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2009-03-21

Works: Conrad Paumann: Mit Ganczen Willen Wunsch Ich Dir, chorale prelude for organ; Ellend du hast umbfangen mich, chorale prelude for organ; Anonymous, Lochamer Liederbuch: Wilhelmus Legrant; Guillaume Du...
Performers: Billy Taylor; Geert Van Gele

Music for Tudor Kings from the Time of Henry VII & Henry VIII

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2008-01-08

Works: Robert Fayrfax: I Love, Loved, And Loved Wolde I Be; That Was My Woo; Most Clere of Colour for 3 voices; William Cornysh: Woefully arrayed; Hoyda, hoyda, jolly Rutterkin, for 3 voices; Ah Robyn, gent...
Performers: Elliot, Paul [Tenor Vocal]; Hillier, Paul; James, David; Nelson, Judith [Soprano Vocal]; Nieman, Paul; Nixon, Leigh; North, Nigel [Lute]; Pickett, Philip
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Ensemble: New London Consort

These recordings were amongst the very first by one of the world's most successful vocal groups. The Hilliard Ensemble was formed in 1974 to perform...continue...

Canta in Prato / Cappella Stravagante

1 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2007-11-20

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Canta in Prato, ride in monte (II) solo motet for voice, 2 oboes, strings & continuo in G major, RV; Alleluia; Henry VIII, King of England: Pastyme with Good Companye for 3 voices; E...
Performers: Freyburg, Kathrin; Hagitte, Christian

Music of Kings from the 11th through the 16th Centuries

1 CD / Meridian / 2007-11-13

Works: Anonymous, Italian: Lamento di Tristano, estampie; Alfonso X: Cantiga de Santa María 139, Maravillosos e piadosos; Cantiga de Santa María 10, Rosa das rosas e Fror das frores; Cantiga d...
Conductors: Zlokovich, Vera
Ensemble: Musica Antiqua Consort, Serbia

Medieval courts were the main gathering centers of professional musicians aside from churches. No wonder, then, that even some of the kings and noblemen applied...continue...

The Da Vinci Collection

1 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2006-05-16

Works: Guillaume Dufay: Missa L'Homme armé, for 4 voices; Ce moys de may, rondeau for 3 voices; Johannes Ockeghem: Ma bouche rit, chanson for 3 voices; Missa prolationum, for 4 voices; Josquin Despre...
Performers: Balloy, Philippe; Beavan, David; Becu, Wim; Bona, Jacques; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Brett, Charles; Brookes, Oliver; Chance, Michael; Corkhill, David [Conductor]; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Dani...
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Ensemble: Early Music Consort of London; Ensemble Gilles Binchois; Ricercare-Ensemble für Alte Musik, Zürich; The Hilliard Ensemble

Noël - Carols & Chants for Christmas / Anonymous 4

5 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2005-10-11

Works: Anonymous: Intonent hodie; Gaudens in Domino; Seint Nicholas was borne in the citee of Patras; Cantu miro summa laude; Whanne the bisshop of the citee of Myre deied; Nicholai Presulis, conductus; Cum...
Performers: Genensky, Marsha; Hellauer, Susan; Horner, Jacqueline; Lawrence-King, Andrew; Rose, Johanna

This deluxe boxed set includes four best-selling holiday albums from America's favorite classical vocal quartet, Anonymous 4. Available at a special low price, Nol is...continue...

Madame d'Amours - Cornysh, etc / London Musica Antiqua

1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-03-02

Works: Francisco de la Torre: La Spagna; William Cornysh: Whilles lyve or breth is in my brest; Blow thi horne hunter; Anonymous, English: My Lady Wynkfylds Rownde; My Lady Carey's Dompe (Royal, App. 58); M...
Performers: Bryan, John; Cassidy, Jennie; Harrison, Ian; Heringman, Jacob [Lute]; Thorby, Philip
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Ensemble: Musica Antiqua of London

Flower of Chivalry - Tranquill Medieval Music

1 CD / Gift Of Music / 2005-02-01

Works: Anonymous: Unicorns in the Mist; Henry VIII, King of England: Consort no 16; Consort no 8 for instrumental ensemble; Consort no 4; Consort no 3 for instrumental ensemble; Consort no 22; Consort no 2 ...
Performers: Banks, Jon [Harp]; Davies, Victoria; Hilliard Ensemble; Souter, Martin
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Ensemble: Sirinu; The Hilliard Ensemble

Tranquil medieval music featuring The Hilliard Ensemble An emphasis on peace and calm in this selection of medieval music, including gentle songs by one of...continue...

Ready, Steady, Blow! - Music for Beginner Oboists

1 CD / The Classics Label / 2004-12-01

Works: Henry VIII, King of England: Pastyme with Good Companye for 3 voices; Henry Purcell: Work(s); Pam Wedgewood: Cat Walk; Easy Tiger; Hot Chilli; Dragonfly; Wrap it up; American Traditional: She'll Be C...
Performers: Andews, Marcus; Birchall, Alex; Britton, Jenni; Cornwell, Philip; Davies, Madelaine; Gourlay, Emma; Kelly, Amy; Ngwe, Uchenna; Usher, Victoria; Walters, Alexa; White, Julia
Conductors: Polmear, Jeremy

Pastyme with Good Companye - At the Court of Henry VII

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-09-21

Works: Henry VIII, King of England: Whereto should I express; Taunder Naken for diverse instruments; Consort no 8 for instrumental ensemble; Without discord; If Love Now Reynyd for 3 voices; Pastyme with Go...
Performers: Metzler, Michael
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Ensemble: Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin

Chandos presents a selection of music from the time of King Henry VIII. Ensemble Dreiklang Berlin comprises Irmhild Beutler, Martin Ripperand Sylvia C. Rosin. The...continue...

Henry VIII and his Six Wives / Munrow, Early Music Consort

1 CD / Testament / 2004-04-01

Works: Thoinot Arbeau: Jouissance Vous Donneray; Claude Gervaise: Pavane "Le Bon Vouloir"; Gaillarde; Gaillarde (Quart Livre de Danceries); Pierre Phalèse: La traditore my fa morire; David Munrow: Henr...
Conductors: Munrow, David
Ensemble: Early Music Consort of London

Music for a Great Garden - Byrd, Mozart, et al / Stowe, Souter, et al

1 CD / Gift Of Music / 2004-01-01

Works: William Byrd: All in a garden green, MB 56; Will you walk the woods so wylde; Robert Johnson: Where the bee sucks; English Traditional: The Rowan Tree; Greensleeves, folk song; Hildegard von Bingen: ...
Performers: Bennett, Elinor; Hill, Sarah; Stowe, Sara

Garden themes from our musical heritage. An album of fragrant songs and instrumental pieces from centuries of musical tradition. Titles include 'Greensleeves', 'Where the Bee...continue...

Wolcum Yule

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2003-10-01

Works: Christmas Traditional: Awake and join the cheerful choir (English); The Wexford Carol ("Good People All, This Christmastime") (Enniscorthy Carol) (Irish); Balulalow ("I come from hevin to tell") (Sco...
Performers: Genensky, Marsha; Hellauer, Susan; Horner, Jacqueline; Lawrence-King, Andrew; Rose, Johanna
Conductors:
Ensemble: Anonymous 4

Juxtaposing pagan and Christian traditions, the program interweaves English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh ballads and carols with well-loved pieces by John Tavener, Benjamin Britten and...continue...

Early Music - Oh Flanders Free - Flemish Renaissance Music

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2000-05-01

Works: Gregorian Chant: Requiem aeternam; Anonymous: Preludium for chorus; Laus Deo (from Het liedboek van Zeghere van Male); Sergonta Bergonta; Thomas Fabri: Ach vlaendere vrie, for 3 voices; Antoine Busno...

During the fifteenth and sixteenth centures Franco-Flemish composers and musicians acted as cultural ambassadors, with a sphere of influence that stretched from the court of...continue...

All Goodly Sports - Complete Music of Henry VIII / Sirinu

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1998-09-15

Works: Henry VIII, King of England: Whereto should I express; Consort no 23, for instrumental ensemble; Though that men do call; Green groweth the holly, carol; Consort no 5 for instrumental ensemble; Witho...
Performers: Wilson, Hugh
Conductors:
Ensemble: Sirinu

"...[Sirinu] obviously love the music and the instruments used...Inventories of the instruments that the Crown owned in 1542/3 and 1547 still exist. They show that...continue...

Pastime with Good Company / Chestnut Brass Company

1 CD / Crystal Records / 1997-02-04

Works: Aram Khachaturian: Gayaneh; Carl Maria von Weber: Sonata for Piano no 4 in E minor, J. 287 (Op. 70); Giorgio Mainerio: Il Primo libro de balli, for ensemble, Nos 1-21, complete; Claudio Merulo: Work(...
Performers: Chestnut Brass Company
Conductors:
Ensemble: Chestnut Brass Company

English Madrigals and Songs / Summerly, Oxford Camerata

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1996-08-22

Works: Henry VIII, King of England: Pastyme with Good Companye for 3 voices; William Cornysh: Blow thi horne hunter; Ah Robyn, gentle Robyn; Anonymous, English: Hey trolly lolly lo (16th century); John Wilb...
Conductors: Summerly, Jeremy
Ensemble: Oxford Camerata

Playing With Fire - Art of the Renaissance Instrumentalist

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 1996-01-01

Works: Anonymous, Mulliner Book: La Shymyze; La Bounette; la doune cella; Henry VIII, King of England: Taunder Naken for diverse instruments; William Cornysh: Fa la Sol for 3 viols; Anonymous, French: Dit l...
Performers: Chancey, Tina; Douglass, David; Eisenstein, Robert; Herreid, Grant; Kendall, Christopher; Reiss, Scott; Zajac, Thomas
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Ensemble: Folger Consort

Renaissance Winds / Ensemble Doulce Mémoire

1 CD / Sono Luminus / 1995-03-07

Works: Claude Gervaise: Pavane II; Pavane III; Gaillarde; Pavanne et Gaillarde d'Angleterre; Josquin Desprez: Cueurs desolez, song for 5 parts; Plaine de dueil, song for 5 parts; Heinrich Isaac: 'T meisken ...
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Ensemble: Doulce Mémoire

The award winning Ensemble Doulce Memoire presents an imposing collection of music for wind band which would have accompanied ceremonial occasions so favored by Renaissance...continue...