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Star of Heaven: The Eton Choirbook Legacy / Christophers, The Sixteen

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Details

Composer
VARIOUS
Artist
The Sixteen, Christophers
Format
CD
Label
Coro
Released
Nov 02, 2018
Catalog #
COR16166
UPC
828021616624

About

The Eton Choirbook is famous – and important – because it uniquely preserves some of the most spectacular music composed in Britain before the age of Purcell and Handel. Had this book not survived, literally dozens of superb pieces would have been irretrievably lost; among them would have been the ones by Walter Lambe, William Cornysh and Robert Wylkynson on this album. Whilst the book itself is of huge historic significance, its legacy is immeasurable, informing and influencing scores of composers and performers for more than 500 years. This unique recording emphasizes that legacy with the premiere of four new works by contemporary composers all commissioned by the Genesis Foundation and all inspired by the works from the Eton Choirbook alongside which they sit. This album also features Stephen Hough’s stunning exploration of faith worldwide- Hallowed- which was commissioned for The British Museum’s ‘Living with Gods’ exhibition. “… the singing of The Sixteen under Harry Christophers was wonderful beyond words.” (Church Times) “Wonderful music, wonderfully performed… sit back and let these glorious sounds fill your ears and lift your spirits.” (Gramophone)

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 Nesciens mater 00:41
    Track
    1
    Title
    Nesciens mater
    Duration
    00:41
    Composer
    Anonymous
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  2. 2 Nesciens mater 04:19
    Track
    2
    Title
    Nesciens mater
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Walter Lambe
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  3. 3 Nesciens mater 04:28
    Track
    3
    Title
    Nesciens mater
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    Joseph Phibbs
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  4. 4 Ave Maria, mater Dei 03:19
    Track
    4
    Title
    Ave Maria, mater Dei
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    William Cornysh
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  5. 5 Ave Maria, mater Dei 06:17
    Track
    5
    Title
    Ave Maria, mater Dei
    Duration
    06:17
    Composer
    Phillip Cooke
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  6. 6 O virgo prudentissima 12:43
    Track
    6
    Title
    O virgo prudentissima
    Duration
    12:43
    Composer
    James MacMillan
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  7. 7 Stella caeli 06:27
    Track
    7
    Title
    Stella caeli
    Duration
    06:27
    Composer
    Walter Lambe
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  8. 8 Stella caeli 06:01
    Track
    8
    Title
    Stella caeli
    Duration
    06:01
    Composer
    Marco Galvani
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  9. 9 Salve Regina 14:05
    Track
    9
    Title
    Salve Regina
    Duration
    14:05
    Composer
    Robert Wilkinson
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  10. 10 In blessing (Genesis 22: 17-18) 01:35
    Track
    10
    Title
    In blessing (Genesis 22: 17-18)
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    Stephen Hough
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  11. 11 Staying the night in a mountain temple 01:20
    Track
    11
    Title
    Staying the night in a mountain temple
    Duration
    01:20
    Composer
    Stephen Hough
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  12. 12 Song of the Earth 02:22
    Track
    12
    Title
    Song of the Earth
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    Stephen Hough
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers
  13. 13 Pater Noster (Matthew 6: 9-13) 03:18
    Track
    13
    Title
    Pater Noster (Matthew 6: 9-13)
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Stephen Hough
    Ensemble
    The Sixteen Choir
    Conductor
    Harry Christophers