The sixteens choir and periodinstrument orchestra stand today among the worlds greatest ensembles, peerless interpreters of renaissance, baroque and modern choral music, acclaimed worldwide for performances delivered with precision, power and passion. The ostrich feather the rose and naxos music library. On 22 may 2018, classic fm streamed our concert live from eton college chapel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The eton choirbook legacy the sixteen, harry christophers coro. Plainsong nesciens mater lambe nesciens mater from the eton choirbook james macmillan o virgo prudentissima new commission cornysh ave maria, mater dei from the eton choirbook phillip cooke ave maria, mater dei new commission harris faire is the heaven harris bring us, o lord god. Classic fm, the sixteen and the genesis foundation present a. Oct 07, 2018 the sixteen harry christophers conductor. Jan 15, 2019 the sixteen, star of heaven, the eton choirbook legacy, harry christophers the sixteen under harry christophers is undoubtedly one of the very best early music choral groups operating today. Plainsong nesciens mater lambe nesciens mater from the eton choirbook james macmillan o virgo prudentissima new commission cornysh ave maria, mater dei from the eton choirbook phillip cooke ave maria, mater dei new commission harris faire is the heaven harris bring us, o lord god joseph phibbs nesciens mater new commission. This disc is the first of five volumes of the awardwinning eton choirbook series on coro.
The sixteen, star of heaven, the eton choirbook legacy. The series offers a tantalising glimpse of fifteenth century sacred english choral music, saved from henry viiis ransacking of the. The sun most radiant music from the eton choirbook vol. Although refined over four decades, that sound has remained remarkably consistent, always responsive to the emotional content of words and music, ever alert to subtle nuances of colour and shading. English conductor harry christophers was educated at the canterbury cathedral choir school and magdalen college, oxford. Plainsong nesciens mater lambe nesciens mater from the eton choirbook james macmillan o virgo prudentissima new commission cornysh ave maria, mater dei from the eton choirbook phillip cooke ave maria, mater dei new commission harris faire is the heaven harris bring us, o. Dec 10, 2018 this was performed as part of a project which was a forerunner of the sixteen and, particularly, christ church.
On 22 may 2018, classic fm streamed our concert live from eton college. I had feared when the original recording company went bust that these recordings may be lost, but fortunately the sixteens own label, coro, took them and a wider back catalogue on and saved what is the only recording of the complete book. Aug 28, 2018 forthcoming releases a renaissance christmas october 2018 release. The sixteens rapturously sung star of heaven coro combines music from the eton choirbook with new commissions. The ostrich feather eton choirbook volume i coro the sixteen edition the eton choirbook an awardwinning series of cds from the sixteen the pillars of eternity eton choirbook volume iii cor16022 it is difficult to believe that any 15th or 16th century choir could have sung this. Harry christophers in highresolution audio at available in 96 khz 24bit aiff, flac high resolution audio. Music by lambe, william monk of stratford, plummer, davy. The sixteen, star of heaven, the eton choirbook legacy, harry. Harry christophers and his choir the sixteen have made something of a specialty of the eton choirbook, a collection of pieces compiled in the first years of the 16th century, representing music from the last decades of the 15th. Richard davy, william cornysh, walterlambe, robert wylkynson, harry christophers, the sixteen the pillars of eternity eton choirbook vol iii the sixteen. The gate of glory, the fifth volume in the critically acclaimed exploration of music from the eton choirbook by the choir of christ church cathedral, oxford and director stephen darlington, includes the world premiere recording of walter lambes gaude flore virginali, and a striking range of styles from harmony and counterpoint to elegance and simplicity.
Nesciens mater plainsong nesciens mater lambe and more. Its special reputation for performing early english polyphony, masterpieces of the renaissance, baroque and early classical periods, and a diversity of 20th and 21st century music, all stems. Eton choirbook volume iii, album by the sixteen choir. The 1992 recording the rose and the ostrich feather. The directors vision from the outset foresaw the musical repertories for which they would be bestknown. Sacred, medieval, renaissance the eton choirbook robert. Album description the fifth and final volume of the eton choirbook collection which miraculously survived henry viiis ransacking of the monasteries. The sixteen after more than three decades of worldwide performance and recording, the sixteen is recognised as one of the worlds greatest ensembles. The sixteen have been champions of the eton choirbook for years.
Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises magnificat regale the sixteen harry christophers robert fayrfax the rose and the ostrich feather. Following a critically acclaimed recording of music from the eton choirbook, more divine than human av2167, the choir of christ church cathedral, oxford returns with a second volume from the vast collection of 15thcentury english sacred music, choirs of angels. Album star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy, various. The sixteen 2019 concert season by the sixteen issuu.
The eton choirbook third programme 16 march 1952 bbc. World premiere recordings of vocal works from the eton choirbook by one of the worlds greatest vocal ensembles. Apr 08, 2019 the sixteen have been champions of the eton choirbook for years. The pillars of eternity eton choirbook vol iii the sixteen. The eton choirbook is a richly illuminated manuscript collection of english sacred music, composed during the late 15th century. The eton choirbook legacy the sixteenharry christophers. The sixteen star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy. Listen to your favorite songs from the rose and the ostrich feather. The eton choirbook eton ms 178 is a volume of manuscript music created between 1500 and 1504 for use in religious services in eton college chapel. The sixteen, star of heaven, the eton choirbook legacy, harry christophers the sixteen under harry christophers is undoubtedly one of the very best early music choral groups operating today. The sixteens professional female and male voices create a distinctive sound of great warmth and clarity. The eton choirbook is famous and important because it uniquely preserves some of the most spectacular music composed in britain.
This was performed as part of a project which was a forerunner of the sixteen and, particularly, christ church. I already downloaded qobuz for windows macos open i have not downloaded qobuz for windows macos yet download the qobuz app. Star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy by the sixteen. Voice of eternity music of the eton choirbook the sixteen harry christophers coro 16040 5 cds. The eton choirbook legacy the sixteen harry christophers. Browse the sixteens 2019 season brochure to find out what they are up to in their 40th anniversary year. The choirbook is a volume of manuscript music created between 1500 and 1504 for use in religious services in eton college chapel. The sixteen performs with an emphasis on early english polyphony, but also in a varied repertoire from the renaissance to contemporary composers.
It is one of three surviving volumes of exquisite, latin illuminated manuscripts. Alongside pieces by walter lambe, william cornysh and robert wylkynson from the famous c1500 eton college choirbook are compositions by. The eton choirbook is a fundamental publication in english music. The sixteen productions 2018 made in eu tracks 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10. It originally contained music by 24 different composers. Star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy various composers by the sixteen download and listen to the album streaming plans download store magazine categories. Harry christophers and his choir the sixteen have made something of a specialty of the eton choirbook, a collection of pieces compiled in the first years of the 16th century, representing music from the last. Eton choirbook first manuscript of music included in uk.
British conductor harry christophers born 1953 founded the choral ensemble named the sixteen in 1977. Eton choirbook volume v, album by the sixteen choir. Star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy, an album by the sixteen, harry christophers on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The sixteen s rapturously sung star of heaven coro combines music from the eton choirbook with new commissions. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. But as we see here and elsewhere they do not shy away from the modern choral world when they feel an engagement. I already downloaded qobuz for windows macos open i have not downloaded qobuz for windows macos yet download the qobuz app listen on qobuz. The sixteen sing music from the famous english renaissance choirbook. He founded the sixteen, the choral ensemble with their accompanying instrumental ensemble, in 1977. Church times on the star of heaven concert performed at eton on 22 may 2018 track listing.
Download star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy by the sixteen. Oct 01, 2014 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises magnificat regale the sixteen harry christophers robert fayrfax the rose and the ostrich feather. At present this site reflects the contents of the published radio times bbc listings. Star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy by the sixteen on. Through its survival at the site for which it was made the choirbook gives us access to a form of worship and a musical tradition that was violently disrupted and almost obliterated by the reformation. All four pieces use texts from the eton choirbook, an iconic manuscript featuring sacred music composed in the late 15th century. The large and handsome volume played an integral part in the worship of the chapel of the kings college of our lady of eton beside windsor, resting open on a lectern whilst the choir stood. Christophers sixteen eton choirbook collection music cd album at cd universe, it wasnt until the sixteen championed it that this sublime music found its way. The concert will feature new works commissioned by the genesis foundation, written by composers sir james macmillan, phillip cooke, marco galvani and joseph phibbs.
The eton choirbook, compiled around 1515, contains around 60 works by composers associated not only with eton but also with the chapel royal and other institutions. The sixteen directed by harry christophers music from the eton. Alongside pieces by walter lambe, william cornysh and robert wylkynson from the famous c1500 eton college choirbook are compositions by five. Salve regina, nesciens mater plainsong nesciens mater lambe. The eton choirbook, a richly illuminated manuscript collection kept at eton college, is one of the essential sources on english sacred choral music at the turn of the 15th to 16th century, and one of the very few collections of latin liturgical music to have survived the henry viiitriggered reformation in england although incomplete. The eton choirbook collection, 5cd boxed set by the sixteen choir. Listen to your favorite songs from the crown of thorns. Eton choirbook volume i, album by the sixteen choir. Music of the eton choirbook the sixteen harry christophers coro 16040 5 cds recordings devoted to important specific composers from this era, john browne c. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Here is a thoughtful juxtaposition of some of that wonderful polyphony with contemporary works commissioned through the genesis foundation. Wylkynson became parish clerk of eton in 1496, then in 1500 he was promoted to informator the master of the choristers. We will retain information submitted to us for possible future use, to help fill in gaps in the data and to help us bring the bbcs broadcast history to life, but we will not be publishing it at this. Music from the eton choirbook, volume iv the sixteen harry christophers collins classics 95 the voices of angels music from the eton choirbook, volume v the sixteen harry christophers collins classics 1462.
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