The Sixteen explores a stunning collection of festive works from the Renaissance capturing the joy and sincerity of this most wonderful of seasons. From the delightful simplicity of plainsong chants Resonemus laudibus and Veni, veni Emmanuel to the shining purity of Lassus’ polyphonic Videntes stellam Magi and Byrd’s jubilant This day Christ was born, this album provides a perfect alternative to traditional carols for those looking for something a little different at Christmas.
Following The Sixteen’s hugely successful album, ‘Song of the Nativity’, which featured Christmas music from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, this new seasonal offering explores a stunning selection of festive works from the Renaissance. The Sixteen captures the joy and sincerity of this most wonderful of seasons, from the joyous simplicity of plainsong chants Resonemus laudibus and Veni, veni Emmanuel to the shining purity of Lassus’ polyphonic Videntes stellam Magi and Byrd’s jubilant This day Christ was born. This album provides a perfect alternative to traditional carols for those looking for something a little different at Christmas.
Tracklist:
01. Resonemus laudibus
02. Hodie Christus natus est
03. Omnes de Saba venient (Handl)
04. Resonet in laudibus (Eccard)
05. Veni, veni Emmanuel
06. Vox in Rama
07. Videntes stellam Magi
08. Videte miraculum
09. Quem vidistis, pastores? (Dering)
10. O magnum mysterium
11. Resonet in laudibus (Handl)
12. Quem vidistis, pastores? (Victoria)
13. Resonet in laudibus (Lassus)
14. This day Christ was Born
15. Reges Tharsis
16. Pastores loquebantur
17. O beatum et sacrosanctum diem
18. Crudelis Herodes
19. Omnes de Saba venient (Lassus)
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