Description

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.

THE SIXTEEN
HARRY CHRISTOPHERS director

TRACK LISTING

14th Century Resonemus laudibus

J. P. Sweelink Hodie Christus natus est

Jacob Handl Omnes de Saba venient

Johannes Eccard Resonet in laudibus

Plainsong Veni, veni Emmanuel

George Kirbye Vox in Rama

Orlande de Lassus Videntes stellam Magi

Thomas Tallis Videte miraculum

Richard Dering Quem vidistis, pastores?

William Byrd O magnum mysterium/Beata Virgo

Handl Resonet in laudibus

Tomás Luis de Victoria Quem vidistis, pastores?

Lassus Resonet in laudibus

Byrd This day Christ was born

John Sheppard Reges Tharis

Francisco Guerrero Pastores loquebantur

Peter Philips O beatum et sacrosanctum diem

Plainsong Crudelis Herodes

Lassus Omnes de Saba venient

COR16167 • Released 2018