Album Description

What could be more welcome than a little repose and respite from the demands of daily life? The works on this album tell stories of life and love, of tranquillity and stillness, some naïve and simple, others infused with complex imagery.

This beautiful album features a stunning selection of music spanning over 500 years. From exuberant early works such as 'Hoyda, hoyda, jolly rutterkin' and 'I am a jolly foster' to Will Todd’s sublime 'Whisper Him my name', Maxwell Davies’ 'Lullabye for Lucy', Stanford’s glorious 'The Blue Bird', and a new commission from Roderick Williams, this is truly music to escape to.

Artists

The Sixteen
Harry Christophers 

Track Listing

 Edward NAYLOR (1867-1934)
1. Vox dicentis 8.26

Sir Peter MAXWELL DAVIES (1934-2016)
2. Lullabye for Lucy 5.21

Anon
3. I am a jolly foster 3.21

Sir James MACMILLAN (b. 1959)
4. Children are a heritage of the Lord 4.20

Bob CHILCOTT (b. 1955)
5. Londonderry Air 4.08

Ciro PINSUTI (1829-88)
6. Good night, good night, beloved 3.51

William CORNYSH (1465-1523)
7. Hoyda, hoyda, jolly rutterkin 4.07

Will TODD (b. 1970)
8. Whisper Him my name 8.50

Sir Charles Villiers STANFORD (1852-1924)
9. The Blue Bird 3.33

William CORNYSH
10. Ah, Robin, gentle Robin 2.53

Eric WHITACRE (b. 1970)
11. Sleep 5.06

Roderick WILLIAMS (b. 1965)
12. Eriskay Love Lilt (new commission) 3.10

William HAYES (1708-77)
13. Giles Jolt 1.18

Sir Arnold BAX (1883-1953)
14. Mater ora filium 10.24

Total Running Time: 68.48