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.

Tracklist:

Great Service~Venite
Great Service~Te Deum
Great Service~Benedictus
Great Service~Kyrie
Great Service~Creed
Great Service~Magnificat
Great Service~Nunc dimittis
Clarifica me pater I
O God the proud are risen against me
Out of the deep
O God whom our offences
Clarifica me pater II
Arise O Lord why sleepest thou?
How long shall mine enemies
Exalt thyself, O God
Clarifica me pater III
O Lord make thy servant Charles

UPC: 5060262793862
Label: Inventa Records
Release Date: 11.1.24
Format: CD

Byrd / Farr / His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts - Great Service & English Anthems (CD)