Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with William Byrd's "Byrd 1589," a meticulously crafted album released on April 7, 2023, by Inventa Records. This extraordinary collection showcases Byrd's mastery of choral, classical, and Gregorian chant genres, offering a profound and spiritually uplifting experience.
Comprising 37 tracks, the album spans a generous duration of 2 hours and 2 minutes, providing a rich tapestry of sacred compositions. From the hauntingly beautiful "Lord in Thy Rage Rebuke Me Not" to the serene "Behold How Good," each piece is a testament to Byrd's exceptional talent and deep spiritual insight. The album features a variety of vocal configurations, including a3, a4, a5, and a6, demonstrating Byrd's versatility and innovation.
"Byrd 1589" is not just a collection of songs; it's a journey through the sacred and the sublime. The album opens with a series of introspective and penitential pieces, gradually building to more joyous and celebratory compositions. Byrd's use of rich harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and expressive melodies creates a deeply moving and transcendent listening experience.
This album is a must for anyone interested in early choral music, offering a glimpse into the sacred music of the Renaissance period. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Byrd 1589" promises to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Lord in Thy Rage Rebuke Me Not a3William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Right Blessed are They a3William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Lord in They Wrath Correct Me Not a3William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
O God Which Art Most Merciful a3William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Lord Hear My Prayer Instantly a3William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
From Depth of Sin a3William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Attend Mine Humble Prayer Lord a3William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Susanna Fair a3William Byrd, Alamire, Jacob Heringman, Lynda Sayce, David Skinner
The Nightingale a3William Byrd, Alamire, Jacob Heringman, Lynda Sayce, David Skinner
When Younglings First a3William Byrd, Alamire, Jacob Heringman, Lynda Sayce, David Skinner
Upon a Summer’s Day a3William Byrd, Alamire, Jacob Heringman, Lynda Sayce, David Skinner
The Greedy Hawk a3William Byrd, Alamire, Jacob Heringman, Lynda Sayce, David Skinner
Is Love a Boy? a4William Byrd, Clare Wilkinson, Fretwork, David Skinner
Wounded I Am a4William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
From Citheron the Warlike Boy is Fled a4William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
O Lord My God a4William Byrd, Alamire, Jacob Heringman, Lynda Sayce, David Skinner
While That the Sun a4William Byrd, Alamire, Jacob Heringman, Lynda Sayce, David Skinner
Weeping Full Sore a5William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Penelope That Longed For the Sight a5William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Compel the Hawk a5William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
See Those Sweet Eyes a5William Byrd, Clare Wilkinson, Fretwork, David Skinner
When I was Otherwise a5William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
When First by Force a5William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
I Thought Love Had Been a Boy a5William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
O Dear Life a5William Byrd, Clare Wilkinson, Fretwork, David Skinner
From Virgin’s Womb a5William Byrd, Martha McLorinan, Fretwork, David Skinner
Of Gold all Burnished a5William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Behold How Good a6William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
An Earthly Tree a Heavenly Fruit a6William Byrd, Martha McLorinan, Fretwork, Alamire, David Skinner
Who Made Thee Hob a6William Byrd, Martha McLorinan, Clare Wilkinson, Fretwork, David Skinner
And Think Ye Nymphs a6William Byrd, Martha McLorinan, Clare Wilkinson, Fretwork, David Skinner
If In Thine Heart a6William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Unto the Hills Mine Eyes I Lift a6William Byrd, Alamire, David Skinner
Christ Rising Again a6William Byrd, Martha McLorinan, Clare Wilkinson, Fretwork, Alamire, David Skinner
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