Experience the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with "The Essential Oxford Camerata," a meticulously curated collection of works performed by the renowned Oxford Camerata. Released on March 22, 2024, under the Naxos Special Projects label, this album spans a rich tapestry of genres, including choral, medieval, Gregorian chant, and requiem, offering a comprehensive journey through the evolution of sacred music.
The Oxford Camerata, known for their impeccable precision and profound musicality, brings to life a diverse array of compositions from various eras and styles. The album features iconic pieces such as the hauntingly beautiful "Spem in alium" by Thomas Tallis, the solemn "Miserere" by Gregorio Allegri, and the majestic "Requiem in D Minor" by Gabriel Fauré, which has been featured in notable films like "S1m0ne." Each track is a testament to the ensemble's ability to convey the spiritual depth and emotional resonance of these timeless works.
With a duration of 2 hours and 28 minutes, "The Essential Oxford Camerata" is a substantial collection that showcases the ensemble's versatility and mastery. From the intricate polyphony of the medieval period to the lush harmonies of the Renaissance and the dramatic intensity of the Romantic era, this album offers a panoramic view of the sacred choral repertoire. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of choral music or a newcomer looking to explore its profound beauty, this album is a treasure trove of musical excellence. Immerse yourself in the ethereal voices of the Oxford Camerata and discover the enduring power of sacred choral music.
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Tracks
O pastor animarumHildegard von Bingen, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Mass a 5: KyrieWilliam Byrd, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Missa O magnum mysterium: KyrieTomás Luis de Victoria, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Mass for 4 Voices: Mass a 4: SanctusThomas Tallis, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Missa L'homme arme: Kyrie (Missa L' homme arme)Johannes Ockeghem, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Burial Service: Man That Is born of a woman, Z. 27Henry Purcell, Oxford Camerata, Laurence Cummings, Jeremy Summerly
Requiem in D Minor, Op. 48: IV. Pie Jesu (Featured in "S1m0ne")Gabriel Fauré, Lisa Beckley, Colm Carey, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Crux fidelisJoão IV of Portugal, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Le Voir Dit: Rondeau 18: Puis qu'en oubliGuillaume de Machaut, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Pastyme with good company: Pastime with Good CompanyHenry VIII, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Motets for 5-8 Voices, Book 4 for 5 Voices "Canticis Canticorum": Si ignoras teGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Lay a GarlandRobert Lucas Pearsall, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Missa Bell' Amfitrit' altera: Agnus DeiOrlande de Lassus, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Jeremy Summerly
Short Service: MagnificatOrlando Gibbons, Oxford Camerata, Laurence Cummings, Jeremy Summerly
Lord, to thee I make my moanThomas Weelkes, Gary Cooper, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
O vos omnesCarlo Gesualdo, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Mass for 4 Voices: KyrieWilliam Byrd, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
8 Partsongs, Op. 119: No. 3, The BluebirdCharles Villiers Stanford, Carys-Anne Lane, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Tantum ergoDéodat de Séverac, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Jeremy Summerly
O viridissima virgaHildegard von Bingen, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
O magnum mysteriumTomás Luis de Victoria, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Masses, Book 2, Missa Papae Marcelli: KyrieGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
O sacrum conviviumThomas Tallis, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Missa Caput: I KyrieJacob Obrecht, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Mottetta typis nondum uspiam excusa: Lauda mater ecclesiaOrlande de Lassus, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Missa L'homme arme: KyrieGuillaume Dufay, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Ave MariaJosquin des Prez, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Requiem, Op. 48: VII. In paradisum (From "Copycat")Gabriel Fauré, Lisa Beckley, Colm Carey, Nicholas Gedge, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Illumina faciem tuamCarlo Gesualdo, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Messe de Nostre Dame: SanctusGuillaume de Machaut, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
As Vesta was from Latmos hill descendingThomas Weelkes, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Psalms of David, Op. 2: Jauchzet dem Herren, alle Welt, SWV 36Heinrich Schütz, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Magnificat sexti toniAdrian Willaert, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
O Euchari in leta viaHildegard von Bingen, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
MiserereGregorio Allegri, Oxford Camerata, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Jeremy Summerly
Spem in aliumThomas Tallis, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
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