The Crown of Thorns embodies the sacrifice at the heart of the passion story. Reflections such as the stabat mater text, a moving portrayal of the anguish of Christ's mother, unaware of the resurrection to come, at the foot of the cross.

The Sixteen
Harry Christophers 

Track Listing:

Richard Davy (c.1465-1507)
1. Stabat Mater

John Browne (fl.c.1490)
2. Jesu, mercy, how may this be?

William Cornysh the elder (d.1502):
3. Stabat Mater

Sheryngham (fl.c.1500)
4. Ah, gentle Jesu

John Browne (fl.c.1490)
5. Stabat Mater

TOTAL PLAYING TIME: 64.35