Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Renaissance music with William Byrd's "Renaissance Era Classical," a meticulously curated collection of choral and classical masterpieces. Set for release on September 9, 2025, under the prestigious Naxos Special Projects label, this album spans over two hours and seventeen minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through the sacred and secular works of one of the era's most prolific composers.
William Byrd, an English composer of the Renaissance period, is renowned for his contributions to both sacred and secular music. This album showcases his versatility and mastery, featuring a diverse range of pieces from gregorian chants to intricate motets and lively dances. Tracks like "O magnum mysterium," "Flow, My Tears Fall from Your Springs," and "Pavan" highlight Byrd's ability to evoke deep emotion and spiritual depth, while pieces such as "The Frog Galliard" and "Bransle simple" demonstrate his playful and inventive side.
The album is a testament to Byrd's enduring influence and the timeless beauty of Renaissance music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Renaissance Era Classical" promises a captivating exploration of Byrd's musical legacy. With its rich harmonies, intricate polyphony, and profound spiritual resonance, this collection is a celebration of the Renaissance era's artistic and cultural achievements.
Tracks
L'homme armeJosquin des Prez, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
KyrieDuarte Lobo, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Jeremy Summerly
Ricercar, No. 33Marco Dall'Aquila, Christopher Wilson
SanctusThomas Tallis, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
O magnum mysteriumTomás Luis de Victoria, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Robert Morton: Le souvenir (256)Anonymous, Joseph Payne
Il Magnanimo PietroOrlande de Lassus, Ars Nova, Bo Holten
Bransle simple 1 (La, la, la, je ne l'ose dire)Michael Praetorius, Westra Aros Pipers, Bourrasque Ensemble, Bertil Färnlof
Kyrie (Missa L' homme arme)Johannes Ockeghem, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Ego sum panis vivusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
De tous biens playneJohannes Tinctoris, Elizabeth Rumsey, Marc Lewon
KyrieWilliam Byrd, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
V. Danza di pastorelle, in aria del spagnoletto, con le riprese nella cornamusaAdriano Banchieri, Radio Svizzera Choir, Lugano, Sonatori De La Gioiosa Marca, Diego Fasolis
Flow, My Tears, Fall from Your SpringsJohn Dowland, Steven Rickards, Dorothy Linell
TientoAlonso Mudarra, Shirley Rumsey
Pastime with Good CompanyHenry VIII, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Bienheureux est quiconqueClaude Goudimel, Claude Goudimel Ensemble, Christine Morel
Ricercar (13)Francesco da Milano, Christopher Wilson
Domine ad adiuvandumClaudio Monteverdi, The Scholars Baroque Ensemble
O vos omnesCarlo Gesualdo, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Vecchie letroseAdrian Willaert, Ring Around Quartet & Consort
Variation on Robin Is to the Greenwood GoneAnonymous, Jacob Heringman
Shall I come sweet love to thee?Thomas Campion, Steven Rickards, Dorothy Linell
Agnus Dei (2)Orlande de Lassus, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
The Frog Galliard, P. 23John Dowland, Nigel North
Crux fidelisJoão IV of Portugal, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Con amores mi madreJuan de Anchieta, Geraldine McGreevy, Musica Antiqua of London, Jacob Heringman, Philip Thorby
Pavana No. 1Luis de Milán, José Antonio Escobar
KyrieGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Ay je rien fetAlexander Agricola, Unicorn Ensemble, Michael Posch
Todos los bienes del mundoJuan del Encina, Accentus Ensemble, Thomas Wimmer
Che fai meco, mio corCarlo Gesualdo, Delitiæ Musicæ, Marco Longhini
KyrieGuillaume Dufay, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
In Nomine No. 2William Byrd, The Rose Consort Of Viols
E la virtute un raggioClaudio Monteverdi, Alessandro Carmignani, Rosita Frisani, Carlo Lepore, Marinella Pennicchi, Giovanni Pentasuglia, Gastone Sarti, Patrizia Vaccari, Orchestra della Cappella Musicale di San Petronio, Sergio Vartolo
With All Our HeartThomas Tallis, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
The King of Denmark's GaliardJohn Dowland, The Rose Consort Of Viols
Agnus DeiOrlande de Lassus, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Jeremy Summerly
PavanOrlando Gibbons, The Rose Consort Of Viols
As Vesta was from Latmos hill descendingThomas Weelkes, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Christus resurgensPeter Philips, Sarum Consort, Andrew Mackay
Almain in F MajorThomas Tomkins, The Rose Consort Of Viols
KyrieJohannes Ockeghem, Musica Ficta, Bo Holten
Skak - Frölich geschrai so well wir machenOswald von Wolkenstein, Ensemble Leones, Els Janssens-Vanmunster, Marc Lewon
Ave MariaJosquin des Prez, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Satyr's Dance (Reconstructed by N. North)Robert Johnson, Nigel North
Motets for 5-8 Voices, Book 4 for 5 Voices, "Canticis Canticorum": Antiphon. Oleum effusum - Ecce tu pulcher esGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Laura Smith, Palestrina Ensemble Munich, Venanz Schubert
I KyrieJacob Obrecht, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Ya se asienta el RamiroLuis de Narváez, Christopher Wilson
MagnificatOrlando Gibbons, Oxford Camerata, Laurence Cummings, Jeremy Summerly
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