Dive into the sacred and serene world of choral music with The Sixteen's latest album, "Agnus Dei," released on September 3, 2021, under the CORO label. This exquisite collection spans over an hour and twenty minutes, featuring twenty tracks that showcase the rich tapestry of choral and Gregorian chant traditions. The album is a testament to The Sixteen's renowned artistry, led by the esteemed Harry Christophers, offering a profound exploration of the "Agnus Dei" theme across various musical settings.
From the hauntingly beautiful "Requiem, Op. 48" by Gabriel Fauré to the majestic "Mass in B Minor, BWV 232" by Johann Sebastian Bach, each piece is meticulously performed, highlighting the ensemble's impeccable harmonies and deep musicality. The album also includes works by lesser-known composers, providing a diverse and enriching listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, "Agnus Dei" promises a captivating journey through centuries of sacred music, all beautifully rendered by The Sixteen.
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Tracks
Requiem, Op. 48: Agnus DeiGabriel Fauré, The Sixteen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Harry Christophers
Missa Puer natusest nobis: Agnus DeiThomas Tallis, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa Breve "La Stella": Agnus DeiDomenico Scarlatti, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa pro defunctis a6 (1605): Agnus Dei I, II & IIITomás Luis de Victoria, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Messa a 4 da cappella, SV 257: Agnus DeiClaudio Monteverdi, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59: Agnus DeiEdmund Rubbra, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa Bell' amfritit' altera: Agnus DeiOrlande de Lassus, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Agnus Dei - Dona nobis pacemJohann Sebastian Bach, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa pro defunctis a8: Agnus DeiDuarte Lobo, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa Concertata "La Lombardesca": Agnus DeiBartłomiej Pękiel, The Sixteen, Eamonn Dougan
Mass for Double Choir: Agnus DeiFrank Martin, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa Papae Marcelli: Agnus DeiGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa Brevis in D, Op. 63: Agnus DeiBenjamin Britten, The Sixteen, Margaret Phillips, Harry Christophers
Missa Euge bone: Agnus DeiChristopher Tye, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa Che fa oggi il mio sole: Agnus DeiGregorio Allegri, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Mass in G Major, FP 89: Agnus DeiFrancis Poulenc, The Sixteen, Julie Cooper, Kim Porter, Jeremy Budd, Ben Davies, Harry Christophers
Missa Cantate: Agnus DeiJohn Sheppard, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Messiah, HWV 56: Behold, the Lamb of GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Charles Jennens, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Missa Regina caeli: Agnus DeiManuel Cardoso, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Agnus DeiSamuel Barber, The Sixteen, Ruth Dean, Harry Christophers
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