Album Description
The Psalmes, Songs and Sonnets of 1611 was William Byrd’s final publication. And what a superbly fitting culmination to a lifetime of musical service it is! As well as being packed with variety and invention – including both sacred and secular music and using a range of forces from small trios to consorts to full choir – it is probably the happiest, most serene collection of music Byrd ever produced.
The Sixteen is joined by celebrated viol consort, Fretwork, for this complete recording of William Byrd's 1611 Psalmes, Songs and Sonnets.
Double Album
GRAMOPHNE ALBUM OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2022
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Artists
The Sixteen
Fretwork
Harry Christophers
Track Listing
Volume 1:
- The eagle's force
- Of flattering speech
- In winter cold
- Whereat an ant
- Who looks may leap
- Sing ye to our Lord a new song
- I have been young, but now am old
- In crystal towers
- This sweet and merry month of May
- Let not the sluggish sleep
- A feigned friend
- Awake mine eyes
- Come jolly Swains
- What is life, or worldly pleasure?
- Fantasia (in 4 parts)
- Come let us rejoice unto our Lord
- Retire my soul, consider thine estate
- Arise Lord into thy rest
- Come woeful Orpheus
Volume 2:
- Sing we merrily unto God
- Blow up the trumpet
- Crowned with flowers
- Wedded to will is witless
- Make we joy to God
- Have mercy upon me O God
- Fantasia (in 6 parts)
- This day Christ was born
- O God that guides the cheerful sun
- Praise our Lord all ye Gentiles
- Turn our captivity, O Lord
- Ah silly soul
- How vain the toils
Total Run Time: 89.55