Eton choirbook the sixteen, christophers diabolus in musica. Apr 08, 2019 the sixteen have been champions of the eton choirbook for years. Critical acclaim for the choir of christ church cathedral, oxfords more divine than human av2167. It originally contained music by 24 different composers. The eton choirbook is a fundamental publication in english music. The pillars of eternity is an extremely wellchosen title for this disc, the third volume by the sixteen in a series of five devoted to the eton choirbook, a manuscript volume that remains the primary key to latefifteenth century latin church music in england.
Harry christophers and his choir the sixteen have made something of a specialty of the eton choirbook, a collection of pieces compiled in the first years of the 16th century, representing music from the last decades of the 15th. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. It wasnt until the sixteen championed it that this sublime music found its. The large and handsome volume played an integral part in the worship of the chapel of the kings college of our lady of eton beside windsor, resting open on a lectern whilst the choir stood. Eton choirbook volume iii, album by the sixteen choir. All four pieces use texts from the eton choirbook, an iconic manuscript featuring sacred music composed in the late 15th century. The sixteen 2019 concert season by the sixteen issuu. Sep 02, 2005 the latenight programme of early english choral music from harry christophers and the sixteen offered a very different experience. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Eton choirbook the sixteen, christophers diabolus in. World premiere recordings of vocal works from the eton choirbook by one of the worlds greatest vocal ensembles. Edward higginbottom, the choir of new college oxford has achieved a worldwide reputation.
Wylkynson became parish clerk of eton in 1496, then in 1500 he was promoted to informator the master of the choristers. Buy harry christopherss album titled the eton choirbook collection box set to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. On 22 may 2018, classic fm streamed our concert live from eton college chapel. This disc is the first of five volumes of the awardwinning eton choirbook series on coro. On tuesday you can watch the performance live, as it. Star of heaven, the eton choirbook legacy the sixteen. If you cant find what you are looking for then just type the name of the composer, title of the work or cd catalogue number into our search engine. Its special reputation for performing early english polyphony, masterpieces of the renaissance and a diversity of 20th century music is drawn from the passions of conductor and founder, harry christophers. Album star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy, various. Choral courses, open to talented singers aged 1620, are held at eton each summer. The sixteen choir and orchestra will be joined by the grange festival chorus and a starry cast of handelian luminaries, bringing biblical high drama to thrilling life in this fully staged opera. Music from the eton choirbook volume v collins theres another entry for the same cd, the pillars of eternity eton choirbook vol iii the sixteen, so you may want to check th best price.
The sixteen s conductor and founder, harry christophers, has directed the group throughout europe, america and the far east, gaining a distinguished reputation through a variety of projects and over seventy recordings. The eton choirbook collection, 5cd boxed set by the sixteen choir. Classic fm, the sixteen and the genesis foundation present. This collection of the eton choirbook sung by the sixteen is the loveliest, most divine choral music i have ever heard. Id be very grateful if you could kindly repost the eton choirbook. The salve ceremony, familiar to worshippers throughout catholic europe, lay at the heart of eton colleges raison detre as a chantry college. Music from the eton choir book bbc radio 3, 2 december 1992 21. Apr 16, 2018 the elder william cornysh who died in 1502 and who was a singer at westminster abbey probably wrote the sacred pieces, notably the works like the salve regina from the eton choir book. Join us on a journey through 400 years of music with our 2020 season. British conductor harry christophers born 1953 founded the choral ensemble named the sixteen in 1977.
The eton choirbook collection 5 cds for the price of 3. Richard davy, william cornysh, walterlambe, robert wylkynson, harry christophers, the sixteen the pillars of eternity eton choirbook vol iii the sixteen. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. A couple of items from the eton choir book, by wylkynson and.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Music from the eton choirbook, volume i the sixteen. The eton choirbook digital image archive of medieval music. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises magnificat regale the sixteen harry christophers robert fayrfax the rose and the ostrich feather. The eton choirbook is a richly illuminated manuscript collection of english sacred music, composed during the late 15th century. Eton choirbook volume i, album by the sixteen choir.
The eton choirbook eton ms 178 is a volume of manuscript music created between 1500 and 1504 for use in religious services in eton college chapel. Album description the eton choirbook is famous and important because it uniquely preserves some of the most spectacular music composed in britain before the age of purcell and handel. The salve ceremony was relatively simple worship to which increasingly sophisticated music was dedicated. The awardwinning virtuoso british vocal ensemble the sixteen focuses on english renaissance polyphony, but its broad repertoire extends to contemporary works. The sixteen is one of the worlds most renowned choirs.
This was performed as part of a project which was a forerunner of the sixteen and, particularly, christ church. The series offers a tantalising glimpse of fifteenth century sacred english choral music, saved. Even in its incomplete state nearly half of its original 224 leaves have been lost, the eton choirbook is the undoubted queen of early tudor music manuscripts. Browse the sixteen s 2019 season brochure to find out what they are up to in their 40th anniversary year. The eton choirbook legacy the sixteen, harry christophers on allmusic. Buy star of heaven, the eton choirbook legacy the sixteen. Music by lambe, william monk of stratford, plummer, davy. Listen to your favorite songs from the crown of thorns. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v awards v. Oct 07, 2018 the sixteen harry christophers conductor. The eton choirbook collection box set harry christophers. And to mark the event, collins have issued no fewer than three major new recordings of the ensemble.
Here you will find all of the sixteen s celebrated cd and dvd recordings on coro, starting with our most recent release. At the same time, it is still recognizably what the founder of new college, william of wykeham, envisaged in the fourteenth century. Alongside pieces by walter lambe, william cornysh and robert wylkynson from the famous c1500 eton college choirbook are compositions by five. Dec 17, 2015 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises salve regina the sixteen harry christophers walter lambe the voices of angels.
It goes without saying that the singing of the sixteen under christophers was wonderful beyond words. Although the choir cannot match the technical flare of adult groups, the recording like grayston burgesss has a vitality which is often lacking in recordings by professional mixedvoice groups. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises nesciens mater plainchant the sixteen harry christophers traditional star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy. The sixteen are a united kingdombased choir and period instrument orchestra. A miracle both physically and symbolically, we are so fortunate that the eton choirbook survived the reformation so that we can enjoy its. Featuring four new genesis foundation commissions, from sir james macmillan and emerging composers phillip cooke, marco galvani and joseph phibbs, the programme centred around the. The sixteen s rapturously sung star of heaven coro combines music from the eton choirbook with new commissions. The eton choirbook, a richly illuminated manuscript collection kept at eton college, is one of the essential sources on english sacred choral music at the turn of the 15th to 16th century, and one of the very few collections of latin liturgical music to have survived the henry viiitriggered reformation in england although incomplete. Church times on the star of heaven concert performed at eton on 22 may 2018 track listing. Album description the fifth and final volume of the eton choirbook collection which miraculously survived henry viiis ransacking of the monasteries. Music from the eton choir book bbc radio 3 2 december. Alongside pieces by walter lambe, william cornysh and robert wylkynson from the famous c1500 eton college choirbook are compositions by. The gate of glory, the fifth volume in the critically acclaimed exploration of music from the eton choirbook by the choir of christ church cathedral, oxford and director stephen darlington, includes the world premiere recording of walter lambes gaude flore virginali, and a striking range of styles from harmony and counterpoint to elegance and simplicity.
The pillars of eternity eton choirbook vol iii the sixteen. Star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy by the sixteen on. The directors vision from the outset foresaw the musical repertories for which they would be bestknown. Dec 10, 2018 this was performed as part of a project which was a forerunner of the sixteen and, particularly, christ church. Eton choirbook volume v, album by the sixteen choir. The eton choirbook, one of only three such books along with the lambeth choirbook and the caius choirbook to survive from prereformation england, is a large manuscript collection of marian antiphons, magnificat settings and other motets assembled for, and still held at, eton college. Richard davy, william cornysh, walterlambe, robert wylkynson, harry christophers, the sixteen the pillars of eternity eton choirbook vol iii the sixteen music. After twentyseven years of worldwide performance and recording, the sixteen is recognised as one of the worlds greatest vocal ensembles. The awardwinning virtuoso british vocal ensemble the sixteen focuses on english renaissance polyphony, but its. I never tire of it, it is just so beautiful and so well sung. V by the sixteen, john plummer, richard davy, walter lambe, monk of stratford william, harry christophers from amazons classical music store. The younger william cornysh who died in 1523 was a singer with the chapel royal but also devised pageants, plays and other staged events.
The eton choirbook legacy the sixteen, harry christophers coro. Here is a thoughtful juxtaposition of some of that wonderful polyphony with contemporary works commissioned through the genesis foundation. Nesciens mater plainsong nesciens mater lambe and more. It was one of very few collections of latin liturgical music to survive the reformation, and hence is an important source. The flower of all virginity music from the eton choirbook vol 4 the voices of angels. And the choir have recorded this music find out more and buy a copy here. Handels israel in egypt, volume iv of the eton choir book, and bachs christmas oratorio. The eton choirbook uniquely preserves some of the most spectacular music composed in. Competitions for solo singing and interhouse unison and harmony choirs are held in the michaelmas and lent halves, with professional musicians or directors of music from other schools adjudicating, which all attract very large entries.
Star of heaven the eton choirbook legacy, an album by the sixteen, harry christophers on spotify. Browne corynsh davey eton choirbook collection music. I had feared when the original recording company went bust that these recordings may be lost, but fortunately the sixteen s own label, coro, took them and a wider back catalogue on and saved what is the only recording of the complete book. That is to say harry christopherss excellent sixteen choir and orchestra celebrated their 16th birthday. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises salve regina the sixteen harry christophers walter lambe the voices of angels. The manuscript is also a work of consummate artistry, copied by an experienced scribe on large vellum leaves, and illuminated by a professional limner. The choir of christ church cathedral, oxford, conducted by stephen darlington avie av2395 5 cds in a box. Eton choirbook volume v by the sixteen and harry christophers on amazon music.
Plainsong nesciens mater lambe nesciens mater from the eton choirbook james macmillan o virgo prudentissima new commission cornysh ave maria, mater dei from the eton choirbook phillip cooke ave maria, mater dei new commission harris faire is the heaven harris bring us, o lord god. The compositional range in the eton choirbook demands extraordinary virtuosity from its performers, and stephen darlington and his choir of men and boys do this glorious music tremendous justice. The chapel choir would have stood around the book to sing from its music. Listen to your favorite songs from the rose and the ostrich feather. The eton choirbook collection box set by harry christophers.