The Eton Choirbook Collection. Albums by The Sixteen

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The Eton Choirbook Collection. Albums by The SixteenAlbum Description 5 CD set (New Cover edition issued in 2020) Miraculously, the Eton Choirbook survived Henry VIII's ransacking of the monasteries. Thanks to its survival, the sacred music of the English fifteenth century is still with us, conjuring up the atmosphere and spirit of the glorious cathedrals for which it was written. It also gives us a tantalising glimpse into a wealth of choral music which was lost. Here, in one collection, are all The

April is in my mistress' face

the Missa O magnum mysterium

Chaconne la Bergeronnette

(Alto) - Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris

These are monumental works for choir and organ

is one of the finest settings of the 20th century

A Hymne to God the Father

The Sixteen and Harry Christophers release a work often classed as one of the most significant collections of sacred music ever written: Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610

Set for three vocal soloists

Harry Christophers and The Sixteen have long been celebrated for their interpretations of Handel’s great masterpieces

the three Sonatas on this volume were published together in 1803 as his Opus 30 and provide a remarkable trilogy - a collection of incredible variety and sophistication

Total Run Time: 89

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