Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: The Great Service & English Anthems (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:17:18 minutes | 2,71 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Inventa Records
Alamire, under the direction of David Skinner, complete their survey of the choral works of William Byrd to mark the composer’s 400th anniversary with this landmark recording of The Great Service and seven anthems. Emerging from centuries of obscurity, Byrd’s Great Service, first revived in the early twentieth century, represents a pinnacle of English choral music. This recording commemorates the centenary of it’s modern debut in 1924. With intricate polyphony and poignant text settings, Byrd’s masterful use of ten voices reveals his unparalleled skill in capturing the essence of the Anglican liturgy. Complemented by seven anthems, thisalbum offers a comprehensive exploration of Byrd’s rich, spiritual, and historical musical contributions.
Tracklist:
01. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: The Great Service: I. Venite (05:18)
02. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: The Great Service: II. Te Deum (09:36)
03. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: The Great Service: III. Benedictus (09:10)
04. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: The Great Service: IV. Kyrie (01:04)
05. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: The Great Service: V. Creed (05:27)
06. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: The Great Service: VI. Magnificat (09:46)
07. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: The Great Service: VII. Nunc dimittis (05:12)
08. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: Clarifica me pater I (01:58)
09. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: O God the Proud are Risen Against Me (02:47)
10. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: Out of the Deep (04:41)
11. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: O God Whom our Offences (04:03)
12. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: Clarifica me pater II (01:55)
13. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: Arise O Lord Why Sleepest Thou? (03:35)
14. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: How Long Shall Mine Enemies (03:15)
15. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: Exalt Thyself, O God (04:07)
16. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: Clarifica me pater III (02:35)
17. Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts & Stephan Farr – Byrd: O Lord Make Thy Servant Charles (02:43)
