This page lists all recordings of Laudibus in sanctis, by William Byrd (1543-1623) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. |
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At the heart of the religious disputes which ravaged 16th century England,Tallis and Byrd embody two opposing
tendencies: the former's austere, homophonic Protestant psalm tunes, in which the clarity of the biblical
texts was paramount, contrast with the latter's Catholic motets, which constantly heighten musical expressivity
and emotiveness.Yet, far from being stifled by the rigour of one camp or the traditionalism of the other, the
creativity of these two masters of English music thrived on such constraints as they dedicated themselves to
the service of their art and of God. New performing edition by Stile Antico.
Working without a conductor, the members of Stile Antico rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each
contributing artistically to the musical result.Their repertoire ranges from the glorious legacy of the English
Tudor composers to the works of the Flemish and Spanish schools and the music of the early Baroque.They
are passionate about the need to communicate with their audiences, combining thoughtful programming with
direct, expressive performances.They are also committed to developing their educational work, for which they
have received generous funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England. “Stile Antico perform without a director, and the use of choral effects (gradual build-ups of intensity, or the opposite) doesn't seem overly staged. They certainly make a confident noise, helped by a sound recording that brings out the natural bloom of their sound. ” Gramophone Magazine, June 2008 “The most striking feature of these performances is how wonderfully varied they are. In some pieces… the presentational style almost enters the realm of musical theatre, while in Tallis's God Grant with Grace the utterly still and simple display of the music is transporting.” BBC Music Magazine, March 2008 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | The Caged ByrdMusic for voices, viols & harpsichord, from a time of persecution
Sophie Yates (harpsichord) I Fagiolini, Concordia | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Byrd - Laudibus in sanctisand other sacred music
The Cardinall’s Musick, Andrew Carwood “If, according to Burney, the Mannheim orchestra of 1772 was ‘an army of Generals’, the Cardinall’s Musick of 2006 is surely ‘an exaltation of larks’ … performances of exquisite perfection” International Record Review “The 12 voices sing out, individuality intact and ideal for airing the awesome polyphony of Byrd’s Latin motets, both fervent and meditative” The Times “This is the tenth disc in the ensemble’s complete recordings of Byrd, but the first in the series with Hyperion … [the] engineering gains and the artists’ freshness and conviction make this recording a high-water mark in the project. Carwood has captured the passion, delicacy and complexity of
England’s greatest Renaissance composer” BBC Music Magazine | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | William Byrd - Anthems, Motets and Services
Hereford Cathedral Choir, Geraint Bowen "distinguished by its vitality of style and opulence of sound" Gramophone | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 weeks. |
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| |  | Ave verum CorpusMotets and anthems of William Byrd
The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter 'exceptional performances by this quite wonderful group of singers'
Church Music Quarterly | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Choir of New College Oxford, Edward Higginbottom Licensed from Collins Classics (originally issued 1996) | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Gramophone Awards 2007