Dive into the sacred and serene world of William Byrd's choral masterpieces with "Ave verum corpus: Motets & Anthems of William Byrd," a captivating collection released in 2002. This album, featuring the renowned Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter, offers a profound exploration of Byrd's religious compositions, spanning both Latin motets and English anthems. With a running time of 1 hour and 11 minutes, the album presents a selection of 18 tracks that showcase Byrd's unparalleled skill in choral writing, blending intricate polyphony with deeply spiritual texts.
The album opens with "Sing Joyfully Unto God Our Strength," setting the tone for a journey through Byrd's rich musical landscape. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Ave verum corpus," a poignant reflection on the Eucharist, and the stirring "Attollite portas," a call to raise the gates of righteousness. The album also features the joyous "Gaudeamus omnes" and the contemplative "O quam suavis est," demonstrating Byrd's versatility and mastery of the choral form.
Recorded with meticulous attention to detail, this album is a testament to Byrd's enduring legacy and the timeless beauty of his music. Whether you're a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, "Ave verum corpus: Motets & Anthems of William Byrd" promises an enriching and uplifting listening experience. The album is released under the Collegium label, ensuring a high standard of production and performance.
2002 Collegium2002 Collegium
Tracks
Sing Joyfully Unto God Our StrengthWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Turn Our Captivity, O LordWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Praise Our Lord, All Ye GentilesWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Emendemus in meliusWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Siderum rectorWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Plorans plorabitWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Visita, quaesumus DomineWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Attollite portasWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Laudibus in sanctisWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Gaudeamus omnesWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave verum corpusWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Veni, Sancte SpiritusWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Christus resurgensWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Solve iubente DeoWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O magnum misteriumWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Non vos relinquamWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O quam suavis estWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Justorum animaeWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
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