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Christopher's choir, The Sixteen, is arguably themost visible professional choral ensemble in Britain --The Times
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Sixteenth-century England was a place of much religious change. It was a dangerous and confusing time as Henry VIII, who had split with Rome, was succeeded by his young son Edward VI, then by the ardent Catholic, Mary Tudor, and finally by the Protestant, Elizabeth I. Composers of the day, such as William Byrd, John Sheppard and Thomas Tallis, were required to adapt to rapidly changing musical requirements and it is testament to their incredible skill and musical mastery that they produced such magnificent works in such troubled times. At the heart of this programme are Sheppards monumental Media vita in morte sumus and Byrds deeply personal setting of Infelix ego. Set amongst these exceptional masterpieces are Byrds joyful motets Laudibus in sanctis and Haec dies, and one of the gems of this recording - Tallis Miserere nostri.
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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this recording immediately following a moving performance of this sublime music by The Sixteen at Milton Keynes City Church. The recording also gives excellent sound. There is an accompanying booklet enclosed with a forward by Harry Christopher and an informative text by Sally Dunkley which puts the music and the remarkable achievement of these composers of sacred music in the context of the religious upheaval of their time. The booklet contains the full Latin texts with a modern translation.
This recording consists of masterpieces by Byrd, Tallis and Sheppard, all major composers of Tudor England. It is polyphonic: sung by different voices(soprano, mean, alto, tenor and bass) singing different parts simultaneously) This is devotional church music yet also deeply personal, spiritual music of great beauty and much appeal in our modern secular age. Serene, contemplative, and deeply satisfying. The dedication and devotion of Harry Christophers and The Sixteen to the revival of this timeless music makes a rewarding experience in performance and on record.
This recording consists of masterpieces by Byrd, Tallis and Sheppard, all major composers of Tudor England. It is polyphonic: sung by different voices(soprano, mean, alto, tenor and bass) singing different parts simultaneously) This is devotional church music yet also deeply personal, spiritual music of great beauty and much appeal in our modern secular age. Serene, contemplative, and deeply satisfying. The dedication and devotion of Harry Christophers and The Sixteen to the revival of this timeless music makes a rewarding experience in performance and on record.
10 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For the information of the previous reviewer, the fact that it is not recognized on his / her PC is not the fault of the CD or Mr Christophers and the Sixteen! Be objective! Truly great music wonderfully performed. More of the Golden Age of English Music please Harry Christophers.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Incredible! I saw the BBC episode that concentrated on Byrd and Tallis and thought it amazing but the CD is outstanding!! The purity of the singing is quite simply exquisite, nothing to say really. Harry Christophers reminds me of Paul McCreesh, so totally dedicated to excellence and so passionate about his art. Could and have, listened to it all day. Wish I could sing like that !!
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