40 - The Sixteen - Vinyl LP UK

40 - The Sixteen

Album Description

Celebrating their 40th anniversary, The Sixteen presents a monumental collection of sacred choral works spanning centuries and styles. This double-album release, titled "40," is a testament to the ensemble's enduring artistry and versatility, featuring a diverse program that includes medieval plainchant, Renaissance polyphony, Baroque masterpieces, and modern choral compositions.

The album opens with Handel's powerful "Saul, HWV 53" and traverses through works by composers such as Palestrina, Byrd, Monteverdi, and Britten. Notable highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Miserere - Evolution Version," the serene "Vespers of 1610" by Monteverdi, and the majestic "Mass in B Minor" by Bach. The Sixteen's signature blend of precision, passion, and spiritual depth is evident throughout, showcasing their unparalleled ability to bring these sacred texts to life.

With a running time of over two hours, "40" offers a rich and immersive listening experience. The Sixteen, conducted by Harry Christophers, delivers a performance that is both technically impeccable and deeply moving, making this album a fitting celebration of their four decades of musical excellence. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to choral music, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire.

10 mei 2019(C) 2019 The Sixteen Productions Ltd

Tracks

Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I - How excellent Thy nameGeorge Frideric Handel, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
2:45
The Strathclyde Motets: O Radiant DawnJames MacMillan, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:18
Song of Songs: Surge amica meaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
2:34
O Domine Jesu ChristeTomás Luis de Victoria, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:38
Remember not, Lord, our Offences, Z 50Henry Purcell, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
2:59
Miserere - Evolution VersionHarry Christophers, Gregorio Allegri, Ben Byram Wigfield, The Sixteen
11:28
Vespers of 1610, SV 206: Deus in adiutorium meum intende,Claudio Monteverdi, The Sixteen, Mark Dobell, Harry Christophers
1:58
Salve ReginaDiogo Dias Melgás, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:09
Hymn for the Dormition of the Mother of GodJohn Tavener, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:49
The Deer's CryArvo Pärt, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:21
Lay a GarlandRobert Pearsall, John Fletcher, Francis Beaumont, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:06
O nata luxThomas Tallis, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
1:45
Haec diesWilliam Byrd, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
2:25
Bring us, O Lord GodWilliam Harris, John Donne, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:45
Coronation Anthem Let Thy Hand be Strengthened, HWV 259: Let Thy Hand be StrengthenedGeorge Frideric Handel, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:06
In manus tuas IJohn Sheppard, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:44
Ave Maria (Parsons)Robert Parsons, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:31
Tota pulchra esJohn Plummer, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:36
Requiem: SanctusGabriel Fauré, The Sixteen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Harry Christophers
3:11
Cantata 79, Gott der Herr ist Sonn' und Schild, BWV 79: Gott der Herr ist Sonn' und SchildJohann Sebastian Bach, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:53
Symphony of Psalms: Part 1 - Exaudi orationem meam DomineIgor Stravinsky, The Sixteen, BBC Philharmonic, Harry Christophers
3:02
Mass for Double Choir: Sanctus and BenedictusFrank Martin, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:28
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 : Kyrie eleison iiJohann Sebastian Bach, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:34
Ave Maria (Palestrina)Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:26
Miserere NostriThomas Tallis, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
2:59
O Sing unto the Lord, Z 44: Symphony / O Sing unto the LordHenry Purcell, The Sixteen, Ben Davies, Harry Christophers
3:31
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I - And the Glory of the Lord Shall be RevealedGeorge Frideric Handel, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:01
Cinq Rechants: IOlivier Messiaen, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:54
The Gallant WeaverJames MacMillan, Robert Burns, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
5:47
Versa est in luctumAlonso Lobo, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:24
Mass in G, FP 89: SanctusFrancis Poulenc, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
2:28
Messa a quattro voci, SV 190 : GloriaClaudio Monteverdi, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
4:15
Herr, nun lassest du deinen Diener, SWV 432Heinrich Schütz, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:30
Benedicto et claritasMarcin Mielczewski, The Sixteen, Katy Hill, Charlotte Mobbs, Jeremy Budd, Daniel Collins, George Pooley, Ben Davies, Eamonn Dougan
4:49
Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K 339: Dixit DominusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Sixteen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Harry Christophers
3:54
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: BalalulowBenjamin Britten, The Sixteen, Libby Crabtree, Sioned Williams, Harry Christophers
1:20
Adam Lay YboundenHoward Skempton, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
1:13
O magnum mysteriumMorten Lauridsen, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
6:41
A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: This little BabeBenjamin Britten, The Sixteen, Sioned Williams, Harry Christophers
1:22
Alexander's Feast, HWV 75: Part II - Your Voices TuneGeorge Frideric Handel, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
3:02

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About The Sixteen

The Sixteen, a distinguished UK-based choir and period instrument orchestra, is renowned for its captivating performances that span centuries of choral and orchestral music. With a repertoire that includes Gregorian chant and medieval works, The Sixteen offers a rich and immersive musical experience. Their commitment to historical performance practices, combined with their exceptional artistry, makes them a standout ensemble in the world of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, The Sixteen's performances are sure to inspire and delight.

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