Album 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.

Artists

The Sixteen
Harry Christophers

Track Listing

14th Century
1. Resonemus laudibus

J. P. Sweelink
2. Hodie Christus natus est

Jacob Handl
3. Omnes de Saba venient

Johannes Eccard
4. Resonet in laudibus

Plainsong
5. Veni, veni Emmanuel 

George Kirbye
6. Vox in Rama

Orlande de Lassus
7. Videntes stellam Magi

Thomas Tallis
8. Videte miraculum

Richard Dering
9. Quem vidistis, pastores?

William Byrd
10. O magnum mysterium/Beata Virgo

Handl
11. Resonet in laudibus

Tomás Luis de Victoria
12. Quem vidistis, pastores?

Lassus
13. Resonet in laudibus

Byrd
14. This day Christ was born

John Sheppard
15. Reges Tharis

Francisco Guerrero
16. Pastores loquebantur

Peter Philips
17. O beatum et sacrosanctum diem

Plainsong
18. Crudelis Herodes

Lassus
19. Omnes de Saba venient

Total running time:    67.11