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Robert Parsons, Thomas [Composer] Tallis, William [Composer] Byrd
Treasures of English Church Music
Genres: International Music, Special Interest, Classical, Christian & Gospel, Gospel

Track Listings (46) - Disc #1
1. Music Of The Latin Rite: Ave Maria
2. Music Of The Latin Rite: Loquebantur variis linguis
3. Music Of The Latin Rite: Miserere mei
4. Haec dies
5. Music Of The Latin Rite: Ave verum corpus
6. Music Of The Reformation: If Ye Love Me
7. Music Of The Reformation: Hide Not Thou Thy Face
8. Music Of The Reformation: Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake
9. Music Of The Reformation: O Clap Your Hands
10. Music Of The Reformation: Bow Thine Ear
11. Music Of The Reformation: Hosanna To The Son Of David
12. Music Of The Restoration: Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry
13. Music Of The Restoration: Thou Knowest, Lord
14. Music Of The Restoration: Hear My Prayer, O Lord
15. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Beati quorum via
16. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: This Joyful Eastertide
17. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Sing Lullaby
18. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: A Spotless Rose
19. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: What Cheer?
20. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: O Taste And See
21. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: A Hymn To The Virgin
22. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
23. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Faire Is The Heaven
24. Anthems And Introits: Rejoice In The Lord
25. Anthems And Introits: Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences
26. Anthems And Introits: Come, Let's Rejoice
27. Anthems And Introits: When David Heard
28. Anthems And Introits: I Sat Down Under His Shadow
29. Anthems And Introits: These Are They That Follow The Lamb
30. Latin Motets: Christe Jesu, pastor bone
31. Latin Motets: O beatum et sacrosanctum diem
32. Latin Motets: Nunc dimittis
33. Latin Motets: O vos omnes
34. Latin Motets: Factum est silentium
35. Latin Motets: Justorum animae
36. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Hail, Gladdening Light
37. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: A Hymn To The Mother Of God
38. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Hymn For The Dormition Of The Mother Of God
39. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: They Are At Rest
40. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: A Litany
41. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Nolo mortem peccatoris
42. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: O nata lux
43. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Loving Shepherd Of Thy Sheep
44. Prayer Settings: The Lord's Prayer
45. Prayer Settings: In manus tuas
46. Prayer Settings: Bring Us, O Lord God

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CD Details

All Artists: Robert Parsons, Thomas [Composer] Tallis, William [Composer] Byrd, Richard Farrant, Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell, Charles Villiers Stanford, Dutch Traditional, Herbert Howells, William [composer] Walton, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten, Elizabeth Poston, William H. Harris, English Anonymous, John Amner, Thomas Tomkins, Edward Bairstow, John [Composer] Goss, John Taverner
Title: Treasures of English Church Music
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Collegium
Original Release Date: 1/1/1995
Re-Release Date: 12/12/1995
Genres: International Music, Special Interest, Classical, Christian & Gospel, Gospel
Styles: Europe, Britain & Ireland, Holiday & Wedding, Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Early Music, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Sacred & Religious
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 040888030225

CD Reviews

Exquisite

08/17/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This pair of CDs is a beautifully-recorded collection of songs and hymns -- unaccompanied choral music of Howells, Tallis, Vaughan Williams, Purcell, and several other composers. The material will be particularly familiar to Anglican and Episcopal churchgoers and is a peaceful, well-presented demonstration of the choral composition skills of these English composers. The liner notes accompanying the set are extremely thorough and include translations from the Latin as needed. Highly recommended."

The Glory of Anglican Church Music

Steven Eldredge | New York, NY USA | 05/15/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This has become one of my most-played albums since I bought it several months back. The performances are absolutely stunning, and the acoustics of the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral provide a lovely bloom.There are so very many highlights on these two CDs. I suggest if you want an example of how ravishing this music can be, listen to Sir Edward Bairstow's "I Sat Down Under His Shadow" and see if you can keep a tear from your eye. It's like a vacation in the English cathedrals listening to this divine music. Highly recommended!"

My favorite album. English church music at its finest.

Kevin Davis | Charlotte, NC United States | 10/06/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Whether you have a couple dozen albums of English choral music or whether you're looking for an introduction to English choral music, this two CD collection is a must. Here you will find a wide selection of sacred favorites, from Gregorian chant to Ralph Vaughan Williams. It's a misnomer to call it "Anglican," since this would exclude (in addition to, of course, the pre-Reformation Latin hymns) the likes of Thomas Tallis and William Byrd -- both Catholics that kept to the ancient faith despite Elizabeth's (albeit relatively mild) persecutions. Tallis and Byrd set the standard in the 16th century for the distinctive "Englishness" (as opposed to Continental European) style of English choral music, with its soaring majesty yet somehow coupled with a subtle and sustained beauty (as opposed to the Continental ups and downs and often tiresome exaggerations). For those of us in the English-speaking world, this is our heritage. Let's treasure it. As for the recording itself, the mixing is superb. While listening, it's quite easy to imagine yourself in the beautiful King's College Chapel or perhaps heaven itself."