Alamire - Byrd: The Great Service & English Anthems - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Alamire, under the direction of David Skinner, complete their survey of the choral works of William Byrd to mark the composer's 400th anniversary with this landmark recording of The Great Service and seven anthems. Emerging from centuries of obscurity, Byrd's Great Service, first revived in the early twentieth century, represents a pinnacle of English choral music. This recording commemorates the centenary of it's modern debut in 1924. With intricate polyphony and poignant text settings, Byrd's masterful use of ten voices reveals his unparalleled skill in capturing the essence of the Anglican liturgy. Complemented by seven anthems, thisalbum offers a comprehensive exploration of Byrd's rich, spiritual, and historical musical contributions. Album Tracks 1. Great Service~Venite 2. Great Service~Te Deum 3. Great Service~Benedictus 4. Great Service~Kyrie 5. Great Service~Creed 6. Great Service~Magnificat 7. Great Service~Nunc dimittis 8. Clarifica me pater I 9. O God the proud are risen against me 10. Out of the deep 11. O God whom our offences 12. Clarifica me pater II 13. Arise O Lord why sleepest thou? 14. How long shall mine enemies 15. Exalt thyself, O God 16. Clarifica me pater III 17. O Lord make thy servant Charles