Thomas Tallis’s Secret Garden
Sacred music in Latin
Ensemble européen William Byrd, Graham O'Reilly
Awards:
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Presto Recording of the Week, 14th December 2009
The voices are pure and glide peacefully amongst each other. The balance is excellent and the recording captures the warmth of the acoustic as well as the clarity of the singers’ voices superbly.
Thomas Tallis’s Secret Garden
Sacred music in Latin
Ensemble européen William Byrd, Graham O'Reilly
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Awards:
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Presto Recording of the Week, 14th December 2009
The voices are pure and glide peacefully amongst each other. The balance is excellent and the recording captures the warmth of the acoustic as well as the clarity of the singers’ voices superbly.
About
More than half Tallis’ life was spent as a musician at the English Chapel Royal. During his time in royal service, four different monarchs sat on the throne, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Queen Mary I and Elizabeth I. The performers here have aimed for the intimate atmosphere of a chamber performance of the works generally with one voice to a part.
Contents and tracklist
- Ensemble européen William Byrd
- Graham O'Reilly
Spotlight on this release
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William Byrd & Thomas Tallis
5th Sep 2014
A Tudor double-whammy - David listens to recordings of William Byrd and Thomas Tallis.
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Thomas Tallis's Secret Garden
14th Dec 2009
Graham O’Reilly’s Ensemble européen William Byrd explore the Renaissance composer’s music for the English Chapel Royal, spanning the reigns of four different monarchs.
Awards and reviews
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Presto Recording of the Week14th December 2009
14th December 2009
The voices are pure and glide peacefully amongst each other. The balance is excellent and the recording captures the warmth of the acoustic as well as the clarity of the singers’ voices superbly.
