The acclaimed Gloria Dei Cantores Schola, conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, using the exquisite music of the Gregorian Chant, sing hymns about Christ's Passion, the ultimate sacrifice. A highlight is the chanting of the entire Passion narrative according to the Gospel of John. Also includes chants on Christ's Resurrection and Ascension, closing with a powerful Te Deum.
A selection of vocal music from the father of Polyphony. Selections include the Missa Descendit Angelus Domini, Sicut Cervus, Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis II and Jubilate Deo. Sung by the Gloriae Dei Cantores. Directed by Elizabeth C. Patterson
Performed by the Franciscans of the Immaculate & Friends
Michael Haydn The King's Consort, Robert King Carolyn Sampson (soprano) Hilary Summers (alto) James Gilchrist (tenor) Peter Harvey (bass) The King's Consort's latest foray into the studio brings us a thrilling new recording of Michael Haydn's Requiem, and reveals the little-known St Ursula Mass to be a truly exceptional work. The Requiem was composed in response to tragedy, the death of …
Music by the Anonymous 4
Performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and conducted by Paul Hillier
William Byrd (1540-1623) Gradualia: The Marian Masses
Homage To El Misteri d'Elx - La Vespra Every Year, the Elche Festival (Misterii is a mystery play that is celebrated by the townspeople of Elche (or Elx, located in Valencia, in Southeastern Spain) to mark the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The play, set in two acts, La Vespra and La Festa, takes place over two days and is remarkable in that its origin goes back to …
Renaissance —Music for Inner Peace is the first recording for Universal by the acclaimed vocal ensemble, The Sixteen , conducted by Harry Christophers. A beautiful collection of music for revival and relaxation, it includes the sublime Agnus Dei by Barber, the famous Allegri Miserere , Thomas Tallis’ “If Ye Love Me”, Palastrina’s Kyrie , Josquin’s Ave Maria , Poulenc’s Salve Regina , and much …
Music by the Tallis Scholars
The Ars Antiqua Choralis is an historic series of choral maserworks published in new authentic editions by GIA Publications, Inc. Features works from the 15th to 18th centuries, this series is carefully transcribed with all editorial contributions (dynamics, phrasing, articulation, translations, and keyboard reductions) clearly identified, with no "arranging" of the original …
Cantus Colln Konrad Junghanel The seven Passion cantatas the comprise Buxtehude's Membra Jesu Nostri were written in 1680. This classic of German Baroque sacred music is based on the medieval Lati hymn, "Salve mundi salutare." The work is written from the perspective of an imaginary observer of Christ's sufferings. It directs one's gaze upwards, from the feet ( Ad pedes ) to …
Red Byrd At the center of what the Scottish Tourist Board likes to call the "Kingdom of Fife" is the town of St. Andrews. Now famed as much for golf courses as for the striking location of the cathedral and Bishop's castle. The early ecclesiastic inhabitants of St. Andrews were loosely affiliated to Rome, and there were strong links with the Continental mainland, with bishops amost …
Palestrina Missa Brevis Sung by the Tallis Scholars
Inspiring in its solemn reverence, these simple chants by the Schola Cantorum of St. Peter the Apostle are beautiful to listen to, as well as providing the choir and choir director with an excellent example of the Latin chants to be sung at Mass. Includes many versions of Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei, and other parts of the Mass.
The Tallis Scholars Directed by Peter Phil1ips Known is his lifetime as "El Cantor de Maria," Francisco Guerrero was second only toVictoria in Spanish renaissance music. Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599), born in Seville, Spain, was a student of Cristobal de Morales and is considered one of the greatest Spanish composers of the second half od the 16th centurey. Unlike his compatriots, …
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