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byrd: the great service & other english music - william byrd

William Byrd - Byrd: The Great Service & Other English Music (LP)

William Byrd

2012
12 tracks
59 min
choral

Byrd: The Great Service & Other English Music

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with William Byrd's "Byrd: The Great Service & Other English Music." Released on Hyperion in 2012, this album is a masterful collection of works that showcase Byrd's exceptional compositional skills and his deep understanding of the human voice. Spanning just under an hour, the album features The Great Service, a monumental setting of the English liturgy, along with other stunning pieces such as "Praise Our Lord All Ye Gentiles" and the festive "This Day Christ Was Born." Byrd's music, rooted in the Renaissance tradition yet innovative in its own right, offers a profound listening experience that highlights the rich tapestry of English choral music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.

Tracks

The Great Service, T. 197: I. VeniteWilliam Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Robert Quinney, Andrew Carwood
5:01
The Great Service, T. 197: II. Te DeumWilliam Byrd, Robert Quinney, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
8:35
The Great Service, T. 197: III. BenedictusWilliam Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Robert Quinney, Andrew Carwood
8:52
The Great Service, T. 197: IV. KyrieWilliam Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Robert Quinney, Andrew Carwood
1:12
The Great Service, T. 197: V. CreedWilliam Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Robert Quinney, Andrew Carwood
5:07
The Great Service, T. 197: VI. MagnificatWilliam Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Robert Quinney, Andrew Carwood
8:58
The Great Service, T. 197: VII. Nunc dimittisWilliam Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Robert Quinney, Andrew Carwood
5:07
Praise Our Lord All Ye GentilesWilliam Byrd, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
2:46
Unto the Hills Mine Eyes I LiftWilliam Byrd, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
4:05
Make Ye Joy to God All the EarthWilliam Byrd, The Cardinall's Musick, Andrew Carwood
2:27
Turn Our Captivity, O LordWilliam Byrd, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
4:25
This Day Christ Was Born "A Carroll for Christmas Day"William Byrd, Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick
2:33

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Byrd: The Great Service & Other English Music
Artist: William Byrd
Album release date: 28 september 2012
Label: Hyperion
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 59 min
Tracks: 12 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Choral
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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