Manuel Cardoso (1566-1650) was one of the most important composers of the golden age of Portuguese polyphony around the turn of the seventeenth century. But modern choirs have been surprisingly slow to explore the rich legacy of his compositions: this is the first recording of his Missa Secundi Toni, and the first of any of his works with brass consort, it's dark colors providing an effective contrast with the young voices of the Girton College Choir. Gareth Wilson studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and Edinburgh University and at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He became a Fellow there, and subsequently lecturer, in Academic Studies between 2000 and 2004. At the same time, he joined the Music Department at King's College London and, in 2012, was appointed an academic professor at the Royal College of Music. He works as a lecturer for the Royal College of Organists, works as a freelance choral conductor, is Director of Music at Christ Church, Chelsea, and is a composer.

Tracklist:

Magnificat Octavi Toni
Sancta Maria
Commissa Mea Pavesco
Missa Secundi Toni: I. Kyrie
Missa Secundi Toni: II. Gloria
Ecce Mulier Chananea
Missa Secundi Toni: III. Credo
Obra De Segundo Tom
Aquam Quam Ego Dabo
Missa Secundi Toni: IV. Sanctus
Missa Secundi Toni: V. Benedictus
Sitivit Anima Mea
Missa Secundi Toni: VI. Agnus Dei
Non Mortui
Passo De Segundo Tom
Magnificat Quinti Toni
Commissa Mea Pavesco

UPC: 5060113444769
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 3.16.18
Format: CD

Cardoso / Morrell - Magnificat Octavi Toni (CD)