Stile Antico. Recorded Jan., 2010, All Hallows Church, Gospel Oak, London. Compact disc. Program notes by Matthew O'Donovan in English with French and German translations, texts with English, French, and German translations, biographical notes on the ensemble, and discogrpahy (26 p. : ports.) inserted in container.
Contents:
Videte miraculum / Thomas Tallis (11:39) -- Audivi vocem de caelo / John Taverner (4:09) -- Gradualia I, 1605. Rorate caeli desuper / William Byrd (4:42) -- Missa Puer natus est. Gloria / Thomas Tallis (9:28) -- Gradualia I. Tollite portas / William Byrd (2:10) -- Missa Puer natus est. Sanctus & Benedictus / Thomas Tallis (8:55) -- Gradualia I. Ave Maria / William Byrd (2:08) -- Missa Puer natus est. Agnus Dei / Thomas Tallis (8:23) -- Gradualia I. Ecce virgo concipiet / William Byrd (2:15) -- Magnificat / Robert White (13:51) -- Puer natus est / plainchant (1:11) -- Verbum caro / John Sheppard (9:17).
Summary:
Stile Antico's newest program centers on Thomas Tallis's magnificent seven-part 'Christmas' Mass, based on the festive plainchant Puer Natus Est (A boy is born). The Mass is interspersed with seasonal Tudor music, including William Byrd's exquisite Propers for the fourth Sunday of Advent, responsories by John Taverner and John Sheppard, Robert White's exuberant setting of the Magnificat, and Tallis's own sublime Videte Miraculum.
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