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 ChristophersTrack 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
