Music from the Chirk Castle Part-Books (CD)

Mit Werken von: William Mundy (1529-1591) , William Byrd (1543-1623) , Robert Parsons (1530-1572) , Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) , Edmund Hooper (1553-1621) , Christopher Tye (1498-1573) , John Sheppard (1515-1560)

Mitwirkende: Stephen Rice

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Mundy: Te Deum 'for trebles'; Benedictus 'for trebles'
+Byrd: O God give ear and do apply
+R. Parsons: Deliver me from mine enemies; Burial Service;
+Tallis: Christ rising again; With all our hearts and mouths; Not every one that saith unto me
+Hooper: Behold it is Christ
+Tye: Blessed are all they that fear the Lord
+Deane: O Lord, thou hast dealt graciously; The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
+Caustun: Yield unto God the mighty Lord
+Sheppard: Submit yourselves one to another
+W. Parsons: The Litany 'for trebles'

Künstler:: The Brabant Ensemble, Stephen Rice
Label:: Hyperion
Aufnahmejahr ca.:: 2008
Artikelnummer:: 1043912
UPC/EAN:: 0034571176956
Erscheinungstermin:: 24.4.2009

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This disc presents a selection of works from the Chirk Castle part-books, a fascinating collection of devotional music from the Tudor period that remained hidden in the castle library for three hundred years.

The Chirk manuscripts contain works for unaccompanied voices as well as verse anthems and services, scored for solo voices, chorus and organ. This recording focuses on the unaccompanied items, presenting for the first time a selection of the ‘full’ services and anthems found in the manuscripts, including seven unique to the Chirk collection.

Among the ‘new finds’, the most significant are the Te Deum and Benedictus ‘for trebles’ by William Mundy. The two settings are designed on a large scale, exploiting the use of high trebles, and Mundy cleverly employs choral groupings of various types to provide maximum contrast. The textures throughout are reminiscent of Sheppard’s best Latin compositions and by intensifying the contrapuntal activity in the closing sections of both canticles, Mundy takes the music to an even higher level. This is the first recording of these important canticles.

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'The new works are undoubtedly significant additions to the repertoire. On that count alone this recording is self-recommending. An even greater name among the new additions is that of Tallis … the predominant sonority is familiarly clear, transparent and assured … for the sake of the new pieces alone, lovers of this repertory will welcome this enthusiastically' (Gramophone)

'This is a beautifully conceived and exquisitely carried out program with much historical interest' (American Record Guide, USA)

'You will never hear a more judiciously balanced, vocally better matched, nor technically more accomplished choral group than the 12-voice Brabant Ensemble. Founder / director Stephen Rice has assembled an exemplary company of voices aligned with repertoire that ideally suits the group's size and configuration. Combined with excellently recorded sound--from the Merton College Chapel venue favored by many choral ensembles--this production offers a program that's not only historically significant but that's worthy of repeated listening--intellectually involving, aesthetically pleasing, and emotionally engaging. How can you go wrong with that? Highly recommended!' (ClassicsToday. com, USA)