Brown, Mark

Palestrina: Stabat Mater; Missa Aeturna, Masses and Motets / Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-09-25

Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Missa "Aeterna Christi munera"; Stabat Mater; Missa "L'Homme armé"; Peccantem me quotidie
Conductors: Brown, Mark; Turner, Bruno
Ensemble: ; Pro Cantione Antiqua

Stabat Mater and the Missa Aeturna Christi Munera are regarded as two of Palestrina's finest compositions, and two of the greatest works of Renaissance polyphony....continue...

In Paradisum: Spiritual Classical Melodies by Faure, Mozart, Franck, Bruckner, Mahler et al. / various British choirs

2 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-08-28

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus; Vesperae solennes de confessore; Requiem; Mass in C minor, KV 427; César Franck: Pani...
Performers: Donath, Helen [Soprano Vocal]; Farcas, Valentina; Heuvelmans, Pamela; Jones, Angharad Gruffydd; Kirkby, Emma; Ramselaar, Bas; Zazzo, Lawrence
Conductors: Leusink, Pieter Jan; Robinson, Christopher; Brown, Timothy; Matt, Nicol; Cleobury, Stephen; Inbal, Eliahu; Brown, Mark; Camerata Academica Wurzbu; Marinov, Ivan; Savchuk, Yevhen; Dixon, Alistair
Ensemble: ; Brandenburg Consort; Cambridge Ensemble; Camerata Academica Wurzbu

This sublime compilation will take listeners on a journey through some of the most profound classical music ever written, demonstrating the wealth of inspiration that...continue...

Palestrina: Missa Brevis; Missa Lauda Sion; Sicut Cervus et al. / Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: Gregorian Chant: Puer natus est nobis, introit; Viderunt omnes, gradual in mode 5 (Liber Usualis, no 409; GR. 33); Tui sunt caeli, offertorium; Viderunt omnes, communion in mode 1 (Liber Usualis, no ...
Conductors: Brown, Mark
Ensemble: ; Pro Cantione Antiqua

Recording information: St. Jude's, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, England (10/1991)....continue...

Palestrina: Masses; Lamentations of Jeremiah; Stabat Mater / Pro Cantione Antiqua [5 CDs]

5 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2011-11-15

Works: Gregorian Chant: Ecce venit Dominator Dominus, introitus; Omnes de Saba venient, gradual; Reges Tharsis et insulae, text and short responsory; Vidimus stellam, communio; Gaudeamus omnes, introit; Pro...
Conductors: Brown, Mark; Turner, Bruno

Palestrina is a towering figure of the Renaissance and ranks as one of the great composers. His output of over 100 masses, 250 motets and...continue...

Purcell in Court & Tavern / Pro Cantione Antiqua and Collegeum Aureum

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-08-16

Works: Henry Purcell: Oedipus, incidental music; I gave her cakes and I gave her ale, catch for 3 voices, Z. 256; 'Tis wine was made to rule the day, for soprano, chorus & continuo, Z. 546; Work(s); Yorkshi...
Performers: Esswood, Paul; Etheridge, Brian; Griffett, James; James, David; Lewington, James; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Smith, Kevin [Countertenor Vocal]; Thomas, David [Bass Vocal]; Thompson, Ian
Conductors: Brown, Mark
Ensemble: Pro Cantione Antiqu

An impassioned and boisterous collection of song from Purcell, showcasing his talents for both official, courtly music and the less "polite" songs of the tavern....continue...
Recording information: Bavaria (1973/1976)....continue...

In Paradisum / Spiritual Classical Music

2 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2011-03-22

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus; Laudate Dominum; Requiem; Mass in C minor, KV 427; César Franck: Panis angelicus; Gio...
Performers: Donath, Helen [Soprano Vocal]; Farcas, Valentina; Heuvelmans, Pamela; Jones, Angharad Gruffydd; Kirkby, Emma; Ramselaar, Bas; Zazzo, Lawrence
Conductors: Leusink, Pieter Jan; Robinson, Christopher; Brown, Timothy; Matt, Nicol; Cleobury, Stephen; Inbal, Eliahu; Brown, Mark; Marinov, Ivan; Savchuk, Yevhen; Schmidt-Gaden, Gerhard
Ensemble: ; Brandenburg Consort; Cambridge Ensemble; Camerata Academica Wurzburg

In Paradisum is back by popular demand! The most moving, serene, peaceful and comforting choral classics: In Paradisum, includes a breathtaking selection of well-loved spiritual...continue...

Tallis: Spem in Alium; Lamentations; Motets & Hymns

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-02-08

Works: New English Hymnal: Glory to thee my God this night (tune Tallis's Canon), no 244; Thomas Tallis: Spem in alium; Hear the voice and prayer, anthem for 4 voices; If ye love me; O Lord, give thy Holy S...
Conductors: Brown, Mark

A superb collection of choral music from Tudor England, performed beautifully by one of the premiere ensembles of early music!...continue...
Recording information: Church of St. John-at-Hackney, London, England (1987/1997)....continue...

Palestrina: Missa Papae Marcelli, Stabat Mater, Missa l'Homme Armé / Bruno Turner, Mark Brown, Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-10-13

Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Gloria; Stabat Mater; Missa L'homme armé, for 5 voices; Alma Redemptoris mater; Peccantem me quotidie
Conductors: Turner, Bruno; Brown, Mark

Palestrina's most famous work, the 'Missa Papae Marcelli', and several other liturgical compositions form a "well-conceived programme... these are the most beautiful performances of all...continue...

A Medieval Christmas / Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2007-10-09

Works: Anonymous, English: Ductiae; Orientis partibus; This Yol, carol; Beata viscera (Worcester Fragments, late 13th C.); Quene Note, carol; Anonymous, Notre Dame School: Alle Psallit, Alleluja; Anonymous,...
Performers: Brett, Charles; Etheridge, Brian; George, Michael; Griffett, James; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Penrose, Timothy
Conductors: Brown, Mark
Ensemble: English Medieval Wind Ensemble

Gregorian Feast / Mark Brown, Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Regis Records / 2006-08-24

Works: Anonymous: Gregorian Chant(s)
Conductors: Brown, Mark
Ensemble: Pro Cantione Antiqua

Tallis: Spem in alium, Lamentations, etc / Brown

1 CD / Regis Records / 2006-08-01

Works: Thomas Tallis: Spem in alium; Lamentations of Jeremiah
Conductors: Brown, Mark
Ensemble: Pro Cantione Antiqua

"I found the 40-part motet one of the most successful items of the programme... the same was true of all the complex five-part writing, and...continue...

Palestrina: Missa Assumpta est Maria, etc / Mark Brown

1 CD / Regis Records / 2006-07-29

Works: Giovanni Palestrina: Missa "Papae Marcelli"; Missa "Assumpta est Maria"; Anonymous: Gregorian Chant(s)
Conductors: Brown, Mark
Ensemble: Pro Cantione Antiqua

"...the forces which are used are those Palestrina would have known - no boys, no women, and just one-to-a-part... [They] sing with eloquence and power...continue...

Byrd: Mass for Four Voices; Taverner / Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Regis Records / 2006-05-15

Works: William Byrd: Mass for 4 Voices; Liber primus sacrarum cantionum; Liber secundus sacrarum cantionum; Ave verum corpus; John Taverner: Dum transisset Sabbatum I; Magnificat sexti toni; Audivi vocem de...
Performers: Brett, Charles; Elliott, Paul [Classical]; Etheridge, Brian; George, Michael [bass]; Griffett, James; Keyte, Christopher; Partridge, Ian; Penrose, Timothy; Roberts, Stephen [baritone]; Smith, Kevin
Conductors: Turner, Bruno; Brown, Mark
Ensemble: Pro Cantione Antiqua