Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with William Byrd's "Byrd: Motets and Anthems." Released on October 1, 2002, this album is a masterful collection of 16th-century sacred works that showcase Byrd's exceptional compositional skill and deep spiritual insight. The album spans a rich tapestry of genres, including choral, classical, and Gregorian chant, offering a diverse and captivating listening experience.
Comprising 16 tracks, the album opens with "Sing joyfully unto God our strength" and closes with "Justorum animae," each piece a testament to Byrd's ability to evoke profound emotion and reverence. The album's duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes provides a substantial journey through Byrd's sacred repertoire, highlighting his contributions to both the motet and anthem forms.
Recorded under the Collegium label, this album is a testament to the enduring legacy of William Byrd, one of the most influential composers of the Renaissance era. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the genre, "Byrd: Motets and Anthems" offers a profound and enriching exploration of sacred choral music that continues to resonate across centuries.
2002 Collegium2002 Collegium
Tracks
Sing joyfully unto God our strengthWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Turn our captivity, O LordWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Praise our Lord, all ye GentilesWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Emendemus in meliusWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Siderum rectorWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Plorans ploravitWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Visita quaesumus, DomineWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Attollite portasWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Liber secundus sacrarum cantionum (Cantiones sacrae): Laudibus in sanctisWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Gaudeamus omnesWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave verum corpusWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Veni, Sancte Spiritus, et emitteWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Christus resurgensWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Solve iubente DeoWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O magnum misteriumWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Non vos relinquam orphanosWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O quam suavis estWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Justorum animaeWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
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