Since you are interested in The Golden Age of Portuguese Music, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
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JOHN TAVERNER
Taverner: The Western Wynde Mass / O Splendor gloriae / Te Deum The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 11/Nov/2005 ] "The only reason not to buy this excellent CD is that it will make you want the five other recordings in the series" (MusicWeb Bargain of the Month Feb 2008) |
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Amanda Cole
Saudade - A Portuguese Songbook [ Ode Records / CD - released 18/May/2009 ] 'Saudade' from New Zealand based Mezzo-Soprano Amanda Cole and pianist Sandra Crawshaw contains 34 tracks (using poems that span several centuries) from a handful of the genres leading exponents. |
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DOWLAND / CAMPIAN / HUMFREY / PURCELL
Ravish'd with Sacred Extasies Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano) David Miller (lute & theorbo) [ Coro / CD - released 10/Nov/2010 ] "If you think of lute songs as secular repertory, think again...Elin Manahan Thomas and lutenist David Miller illuminate this music's subtleties, infusing their reading with warmth and intimacy...this is a lovely contribution to recorded lute song."... |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Into the Light The Sixteen (Featuring Kaori Muraji, guitar) / Harry Christophers [ Decca / CD - released 18/Feb/2007 ] The beautiful blend of Britain's best-loved choir and a chart-topping Japanese guitarist...Marrying centuries of great European choral tradition with the sublime sonorities and simplicity of the classical guitar. |
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BRUMEL / DESPRES / LASSO
The Earth Resounds The Sixteen, Harry Christophers & Eamonn Dougan [ Coro / CD - released 20/Feb/2012 ] Josquin, Brumel and Lassus were truly European composers, leaving their origins to work in the top establishments of Aix-en-Provence, Ferrara, Rome and Munich. Their music has a unique sonority which will astound you all - from the depth of... |
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TRADITIONAL
The Christmas Collection: 3 classic CD recordings The Sixteen. Harry Christophers [ Coro / 3 CD Box Set - released 10/Dec/2010 ] "A sublime Gloria by Sheppard ... and, finest of all, Byrd's Lullaby in a masterly performance." Gramophone on Christus Natus Est |
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ETON CHOIRBOOK
The Crown of Thorns: Eton Choirbook Vol II The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 14/Jul/2003 ] "Foreigners were astonished at the quality of English choirs. Theirs were 'the voices of angels', a tribute which The Sixteen deserves no less today." - Classic CD |
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TOMAS LUIS de VICTORIA
Hail, Mother of the Redeemer The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 10/Feb/2011 ] "This is a must for every serious choral music library--and makes an excellent introduction to Victoria for those looking to explore the work of this inimitable Renaissance master." (10/10 ClassicsToday) . |
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FRANK MARTIN
Choral Works (Includes 'Mass for Double Choir') The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 8/Apr/2005 ] "...a marvellous demonstration of Martin's gifts as a composer of vocal music." bbc music magazine |
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MONTEVERDI
Selva morale e spirituale Vol 1 The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 10/Nov/2010 ] "There's a nice immediacy to the choral sound here, without too much churchy resonance obscuring the clarity of the diction and articulation of the Sixteen's performances, one to a part up to a maximum of eight singers." The Guardian |