Immerse yourself in the sacred and timeless beauty of William Byrd's choral masterpieces with "Byrd: Infelix ego & Other Sacred Music." This 2010 release from Hyperion is the thirteenth volume in The Cardinall's Musick's celebrated Byrd Edition, showcasing the composer's profound contributions to sacred music. The album features 15 tracks, including the hauntingly beautiful "Infelix ego," which earned the Gramophone Record of the Year Award in 2010. Spanning nearly an hour, this collection is a testament to Byrd's mastery of choral and Gregorian chant, with pieces drawn from his "Gradualia" and "Cantiones Sacrae" collections. The Cardinall's Musick, under the direction of Andrew Carwood, delivers a performance of exquisite precision and emotional depth, making this album a cornerstone of any classical music enthusiast's library. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Byrd's work or new to his compositions, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Venite, exsultemus Domino a 6, T. 164 (Gradualia, 1607)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Domine, non sum dignus a 6 (Cantiones Sacrae, 1591)William Byrd, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
Visita quaesumus, Domine a 4, T. 98 (Gradualia, 1605)William Byrd, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
Domine, salva nos a 6 (Cantiones Sacrae, 1591)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Haec dies a 6 (Cantiones Sacrae, 1591)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Cunctis diebus a 6 (Cantiones Sacrae, 1591)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Gaudeamus omnes … Sanctorum omnium a 5, T. 78 (Gradualia, 1605)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Timete Dominum – Venite ad Me a 5, T. 85 (Gradualia, 1605)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Iustorum animae a 5, T. 86 (Gradualia, 1605)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Beati mundo corde a 5, T. 87 (Gradualia, 1605)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Deo gratias a 4, T. 107 (Gradualia, 1605)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Afflicti pro peccatis nostris a 6, T. 51 (Cantiones Sacrae II, 1591)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Cantate Domino a 6 (Cantiones Sacrae II, 1591)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes a 6, T. 163 (Gradualia, 1607)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Infelix ego a 6, T. 50 (Cantiones Sacrae, 1591)William Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
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