- Performer: Chapelle du Roi
- Conductor: Alistair Dixon
- Composer: Thomas Tallis
- Audio CD (26 Nov 2007)
- Number of Discs: 10
- Format: Box set
- Label: Brilliant Classics
- ASIN: B000YPWBP8
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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The music of 16th Century English composer Thomas Tallis spans the reigns of four English monarchs and some 5 decades between the 1530's and 1570's, the entire surviving output of his musical works being represented on this 10CD box set.
All the works are performed by the 8 voice English `Chappelle Du Roi' directed by founder Alistair Dixon, recorded at various venues between 1996 and 2004. All information such as dates, venues, soloists are included on the card CD sleeves and although I would like to have seen a brief booklet with overview of the works, the CD ROM with 75 pages of comprehensive notes provides more than any enclosed booklet could offer.
The set offers a really unique chance to hear all of the composer's works in such a uniform interpretation - as far as I'm aware there has been no previous undertaking by anyone to perform and record all of Tallis's works onto a single volume, and indeed some of his compositions are heard here for the first time. The bringing to life of music which has lay unplayed for perhaps centuries is a huge achievement and suitable compliment to one of the finest composers of the Renaissance period.
Lovely performances, quality recordings nicely presented in compact (2cm thick) card box which is unmatched (I can't help wondering why the famous `Tallis Scholars' haven't done this) in terms of value and quality.
All the works are performed by the 8 voice English `Chappelle Du Roi' directed by founder Alistair Dixon, recorded at various venues between 1996 and 2004. All information such as dates, venues, soloists are included on the card CD sleeves and although I would like to have seen a brief booklet with overview of the works, the CD ROM with 75 pages of comprehensive notes provides more than any enclosed booklet could offer.
The set offers a really unique chance to hear all of the composer's works in such a uniform interpretation - as far as I'm aware there has been no previous undertaking by anyone to perform and record all of Tallis's works onto a single volume, and indeed some of his compositions are heard here for the first time. The bringing to life of music which has lay unplayed for perhaps centuries is a huge achievement and suitable compliment to one of the finest composers of the Renaissance period.
Lovely performances, quality recordings nicely presented in compact (2cm thick) card box which is unmatched (I can't help wondering why the famous `Tallis Scholars' haven't done this) in terms of value and quality.
71 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is, of course, a reissue of the Signum Classics set with the notes and texts on a CD Rom but costing a third of the price of the original issue!
The music is superb, the recording accoustic perfectly judged, and the performances absolutely first class. Alistair Dixon's direction is ideal. The music is allowed to breathe, is never forced, and the polyphony made absolutely clear - even in the 40 part motet 'Spem in Alium'. One might argue that the performances are slightly 'cool' and lacking in emotion but I think this is good thing. Tallis' music is intensely spiritual and loses some of its transcendal beauty when performed in a romantic way.
I cannot praise this set too highly. Tallis is one of the greatest of Renaissance composers and his works, in their entirity, deserve the widest possible exposure.
For some strange reason, this set is now not available from Amazon but an identical set is listed as new issue to be released in April 2008!
The music is superb, the recording accoustic perfectly judged, and the performances absolutely first class. Alistair Dixon's direction is ideal. The music is allowed to breathe, is never forced, and the polyphony made absolutely clear - even in the 40 part motet 'Spem in Alium'. One might argue that the performances are slightly 'cool' and lacking in emotion but I think this is good thing. Tallis' music is intensely spiritual and loses some of its transcendal beauty when performed in a romantic way.
I cannot praise this set too highly. Tallis is one of the greatest of Renaissance composers and his works, in their entirity, deserve the widest possible exposure.
For some strange reason, this set is now not available from Amazon but an identical set is listed as new issue to be released in April 2008!
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
These serene recently recorded works are terrific value for money. You get 9 crammed CD's of beautiful english church music. Don't let the fact that this is (mostly) church music put you off; anyone would marvel at Tallis's invention of blissful soundscapes using the human voice. A trip through some of the most turbulent years in English history, the production values are consistently high, capturing the great singing of Chapelle Du Roi under the careful direction of Alistair Dixon. Full texts and notes are included in a complimentary CDROM; be warned, there are 75 pages of very helpful notes, etc. all in English! Perhaps oddly, these works sound very modern and make me think of some of Arnold Schoenberg's vocal works. Strongly recommended to any lover of brilliant (pun intended!)music.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Superb value
At £1.40 per CD this has to be one of the very best classical music bargains around. I have no hesitation at all in recommending this box set.
Published 7 months ago by A book and music lover
Beautiful music, outstanding value
This ten disk set is a stunningly beautiful listen. The complete works of one of England's all time geniuses. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ged
Crystal Clear Singing
Beautifully sung, with not a trace of vibrato, but it will take me some time to listen to the complete works. Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Styleboss
Excellent overview of a genius
The title really says it all. The recordings are very fine in both acoustic and dynamic range, and the singing is technically very good to ravishing. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by Tristanlord
Comprehensively enjoyable
The Complete Works cover ten CDs and there's a data disk, too, with the notes.
It's monumental and a wonderful gift but one to dip in and out rather than... Read more
It's monumental and a wonderful gift but one to dip in and out rather than... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by J. E. Ashford
An excellent set
This is a truly excellent set, and at a bargain price. I have loved Tallis's music for many years and have some dearly loved recordings by The Tallis Scholars, the Hillard Ensemble... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2008 by Sid Nuncius
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