Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of early 17th-century English choral music with "In Chains of Gold", The English Pre-Restoration Verse Anthem, Volume 1: Orlando Gibbons, Complete Consort Anthems. This exquisite collection, released on November 10, 2017, under Signum Records, showcases the masterful compositions of Orlando Gibbons, a prominent figure of the English Renaissance. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes, the album features 14 tracks, including the intricate "In Nomine a5" series and the resonant "Great King of Gods".
Gibbons' works, characterized by their intricate polyphony and expressive depth, offer a glimpse into the sacred music of the Jacobean era. The album opens with "Behold, thou hast made my days" and closes with "Lord, grant grace", framing a journey through Gibbons' complete consort anthems. Each track is a testament to Gibbons' skill in blending vocal and instrumental elements, creating a sound that is both historically significant and timelessly beautiful. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a captivating exploration of one of England's most celebrated composers.
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Tracks
Behold, thou hast made my daysOrlando Gibbons, Charles Daniels
We praise thee, O FatherOrlando Gibbons, Eleanor Minney, Nicholas Todd, Peter Harvey, Simon Gallear, Catherine King, Samuel Boden
In Nomine a5 No.1Orlando Gibbons, Fretwork
This is the record of JohnOrlando Gibbons, Charles Daniels
Great King of GodsOrlando Gibbons, Charles Daniels, Jeremy Budd, Peter Harvey, Silas Woolston
Do not repine, fair sun part 1Orlando Gibbons, Jeremy Budd, Samuel Boden, Peter Harvey
Do not repine, fair sun part 2Orlando Gibbons, Julia Doyle, Catherine King, Samuel Boden, Jeremy Budd, Peter Harvey
In Nomine a5 No.2Orlando Gibbons, Fretwork
Glorious and powerful GodOrlando Gibbons, Peter Harvey, Charles Daniels
Blessed are all they that fear the LordOrlando Gibbons, Samuel Boden, Catherine King, Eleanor Minney, Jeremy Budd, Charles Daniels, Simon Gallear, Will Gaunt, Greg Skidmore, Peter Harvey, Nicholas Todd, Kirsty Whatley, Silas Woolston
O all true faithful heartsOrlando Gibbons, Charles Daniels, Catherine King, Eleanor Minney, Nicholas Todd, Peter Harvey, Simon Gallear, Silas Woolston
Sing unto the LordOrlando Gibbons, Peter Harvey, Will Gaunt, Charles Daniels, Jeremy Budd
In Nomine a5 No.3Orlando Gibbons, Fretwork
See, see, the Word is incarnateOrlando Gibbons, Charles Daniels, Catherine King, Samuel Boden, Peter Harvey, Simon Gallear
Lord, grant graceOrlando Gibbons, Eleanor Minney, Samuel Boden, Silas Woolston
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