A Cavalier Christmas / Gameson, Ebors Singers, Chelys Consort of Viols

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Following on from their debut release on Resonus – 'Music for Troubled Times' – The Ebor Singers, with director Paul Gameson, returns to the label with a companion album of music for Christmas from the time of the English Civil War. With 'A Cavalier Christmas', the choir are joined by the Chelys Consort of Viols in exploring this fascinating, yet turbulent, period in music as Charles I sought to continue to observe the festive season in style, contrary to attempts by England’s Puritan-influenced parliament to ban such celebrations. Acclaimed for performances and recordings that sparkle with fresh insight and vibrant musicality, The Ebor Singers has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting vocal ensembles in the north of England. Based in the beautiful medieaval city of York, the choir performs regularly in the city’s stunning buildings, including York Minster.

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REVIEWS:

What Christmas music was sung during the English Civil War period? The York-based Ebor Singers answer that question in this fine anthology of works by Gibbons, Byrd, Dering, Jenkins and others.

– BBC Music Magazine

Paul Gameson coaxes fine singing and some admirable solo contributions from his Ebor ensemble, with the Chely’s Consort of Viols providing discrete accompaniment throughout.

– Classical Ear


Product Description:

  • Release Date: November 17, 2017


  • Catalog Number: RES10202


  • UPC: 5060262791080


  • Label: Resonus Classics


  • Number of Discs: 1


  • Composer: Alessandro Grandi, George Jeffreys, Henry Lawes, John Jenkins, Martin Peerson, Orlando Gibbons, Richard Dering, William Byrd


  • Conductor: Paul Gameson


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers



Works:

  1. See, see, the word is incarnate

    Composer: Orlando Gibbons

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  2. Behold, I Bring You Glad Tidings

    Composer: William Byrd

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  3. Laetamini cum Maria

    Composer: Richard Dering

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  4. Quem vidistis, pastores?

    Composer: Richard Dering

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  5. O quam tu pulchra es

    Composer: Alessandro Grandi

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  6. Upon my lap my soveraigne sits

    Composer: Martin Peerson

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  7. Airee

    Composer: Henry Lawes

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  8. Hark, shepherd swains

    Composer: Henry Lawes

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  9. Hark, Shepherd Swains

    Composer: George Jeffreys

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  10. Busy Time This Day

    Composer: George Jeffreys

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  11. Brightest of Days

    Composer: George Jeffreys

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  12. Newarke Seidge, for 4 parts, MB26

    Composer: John Jenkins

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson


  13. O God that guides the cheerful sun

    Composer: William Byrd

    Ensemble: Chelys Consort of Viols, Ebor Singers

    Conductor: Paul Gameson