Palestrina Volume 4. Album by The Sixteen

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Palestrina Volume 4. Album by The SixteenAlbum Description A towering figure in Renaissance polyphony, Palestrina is arguably one of the greatest composers of liturgical music of all time. Harry Christophers and The Sixteen continue their exploration of his work with the fourth disc in their celebrated series. This album features a selection of Palestrinas music for Christmas including his largely unknown masterpiece, the Missa O magnum mysterium. Also presented is the unusual hymn A solis

As well as being packed with variety and invention – including both sacred and secular music and using a range of forces from small trios to consorts to full choir – it is probably the happiest

Allegri (c

Allegro assai

Piano & Violin by James Pearson)

performed by The Magdalen Collection

Recitative: Fulget amica dies

Subtly accompanied by a chamber organ and bajón

The haunting tones of Allegri's Miserere are unique and instantly recognisable even to those who know little sacred choral music

British ensemble I Fagiolini puts aside its beloved Monteverdi to uncover its own national heritage: the best of John Wilbye's classic Golden Age madrigals

1528-1599)

Adagio - Allegretto quasi Allegro

The Sixteen gave the world premiere of this work at a series of concerts in October 2016 as well as recording the work for their own record label

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