Immerse yourself in the sacred and intricate world of Thomas Tallis with the album "Tallis: Spem in alium & Other Sacred Music." Released on October 28, 2016, under the Hyperion label, this choral masterpiece is a testament to the enduring brilliance of Tallis' compositional prowess. The album features the renowned ensemble The Cardinall's Musick, conducted by Andrew Carwood, delivering a captivating performance that spans a total of 1 hour and 16 minutes.
The centerpiece of this collection is the monumental "Spem in alium," a 40-part Renaissance motet composed around 1570. This awe-inspiring work, written for eight choirs of five voices each, showcases Tallis' unparalleled ability to weave complex polyphony with profound emotional depth. The album also includes a variety of other sacred works, such as the "Short Service 'Dorian'," "Preces and Responses II," and a selection of Psalm Tunes, each demonstrating Tallis' versatility and mastery of the choral form.
Performed with meticulous attention to detail and historical authenticity, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the genre, "Tallis: Spem in alium & Other Sacred Music" promises a deeply moving and intellectually stimulating journey through the sacred music of the Renaissance.
Tracks
In ieiunio et fletuThomas Tallis, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
Blessed Are Those That Be UndefiledThomas Tallis, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
Purge Me, O LordThomas Tallis, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
Spem in aliumThomas Tallis, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
9 Psalm Tunes: No. 8, God Grant with GraceThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Preces and Responses II: I. O Lord, Open Thou Our LipsThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Wherewithal Shall a Young ManThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
O Do Well unto Thy ServantThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
My Soul Cleaveth to the DustThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Short Service "Dorian": Evening Canticle 1. MagnificatThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Short Service "Dorian": Evening Canticle 2. Nunc dimittisThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Preces and Responses II: II. The Lord Be with YouThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
O sacrum conviviumThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Remember Not, O Lord GodThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Hear the Voice and PrayerThomas Tallis, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
Verily, Verily I Say unto YouThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
O Lord, in Thee Is All My TrustThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
Hodie nobis caelorum rexThomas Tallis, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
Sing and GlorifyThomas Tallis, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
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