Transeamus (English Carols And Motets)

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Transeamus (English Carols and Motets)Opis:Product DescriptionHaving recorded more than twenty albums for ECM since the mid-80s, The Hilliard Ensemble caps its discography before retirement (at the end of 2014) with a final release: 'Transeamus', a collection of polyphony - in two, three and four parts - from 15th-century England. The British vocal ensemble's very first ECM recording included music from the court of Henry VIII, and 'Transeamus' brings their odyssey through the ages full circle. The album includes many of the group's favourite pieces from this era, including previously unrecorded items from its concert programmes by the likes of John Plummer, Walter Lambe and William Cornysh. More of the album's works are by composers rendered anonymous by time, yet all of this music is rich with enduring personality. Tenor David James says: "The sweet harmonies might appear uncomplicated, but this transparency of sound creates a cumulative effect that is mesmerising. The album ends with 'Ah gentle Jesu'. We know the composer's name, Sheryngham, but virtually nothing else. On paper, it is a simple dialogue between Christ on the cross and a penitent sinner; however, the intensity of the music is so overwhelming that, from our experience in concert, both listener and performer are left in stunned silence." Personnel: David James (countertenor), Rogers Covey-Crump, Steven Harrold (tenor), Gordon Jones (baritone)Review(4 stars) Subtle, underplayed collection of carols and motets from the English repertory - simple, touching numbers such as There Is No Rose and Cornysh's Ave Maria, Mater Dei sung with the ensemble's trademark balance and clarity...

We will miss the Hilliards' unique explorations. --The Observer, (Nicholas Kenyon), November 2, 2014(4 stars) The opening trio of song about the death of Thomas Becket reflect the range of the ensemble's approaches, from the doughty singsong manner and round-like overlapping lines of "Thomas gemma Cantuariae" to the rarefied harmonies and refined grace of "Clangat tuba". --The Independent, (Andy Gill), October 18, 2014(4 stars) The music is mild, gentle and sweet, the performances understated and calm, sometimes touchingly fragile. A haunting farewell. --The Irish Times, (Michael Dervan), November 28, 2014It's a euphonious, expressive music, and the Hilliard's four voices, as always, perform it with affecting poise and directness. --The Sunday Times, (Stephen Pettitt), November 23, 2014Autor:The Hilliard EnsembleNośnik:Audio CDPłyt:Język: Latin: Published; English: Original Language; EnglishData wydania: 2014-10-13Waga: 0.18 gramWysokość: 0.6 cmSzerokość: 5 cmDługość: 5.6 cmUWAGA: Kupując produkt na tej aukcji zgadzasz się na wydłużony termin realizacji wysyłki (10-14 dni roboczych). Podany towar pochodzi z zagranicznego magazynu, stąd wydłużony czas realizacji który podany jest obok.