The Eton Choirbook Collection [5 CD set]

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ETON CHOIRBOOK
The Eton Choirbook Collection [5 CD set]
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers

[ Coro / 5 CD Box Set ]

Release Date: Thursday 1 March 2012

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"It is difficult to believe that any 15th or 16th century choir could have sung this music with the refined blend, the rich tone, or the shapeliness shown by The Sixteen, under the direction of Harry Christophers." THE TIMES on Vol 3

Volume 1: The Rose and the Ostrich Feather,
volume 2: The Crown of Thorns,
volume 3: The Pillars of Eternity,
volume 4: The Flower of All Virginity,
volume 5: The Voices of Angels

"Foreigners were astonished at the quality of English choirs. Theirs were 'the voices of angels', a tribute which The Sixteen deserves no less today." - Classic CD on Vol 2

"It is difficult to believe that any 15th or 16th century choir could have sung this music with the refined blend, the rich tone, or the shapeliness shown by The Sixteen, under the direction of Harry Christophers." THE TIMES on Vol 3

"Vibrant performances...The Sixteen continues to explore the
astonishing riches of the Eton Choirbook with undiminished enthusiasm and imagination." GRAMOPHONE on Vol 4

Tracks:

anon.:
This day day dawes
Ah, my dear, ah, my dear Son!
Afraid, alas, and why so suddenly?

Browne, J:
Stabat iuxta Christi crucem
Jesu, mercy, how may this be?
Stabat Mater
Salve Regina
O Maria Salvatoris Mater

Cornysh the elder:
Stabat Mater
Ave Maria Mater Dei

Cornyshe:
Salve Regina

Davy, R:
Stabat Mater
O Domine caeli terraeque creator
Ah, mine heart, remember thee well
A Blessid Jhesu
Salve Regina
In Honore Summae Matris

Fayrfax:
Magnificat 'Regale'

Hygons:
Salve Regina

Kellyk:
Gaude Flore Virginali

Lamb, W:
Stella caeli
Salve Regina

Monk, W:
Magnificat

Nesbett:
Magnificat

Plummer:
Tota Pulchra es
Anna Mater Matris Christi

Sheryngham:
Ah, gentle Jesu

Turges:
From stormy windes

Wylkynson:
Jesus autem transiens/Credo in Deum
Salve Regina