Early Music

Byrd, Monte, Papa, Tabakova & Wilder: A Watchful Gaze

In his 400th anniversary year, William Byrd’s legacy is marked by the commission of two new pieces from acclaimed composer Dobrinka Tabakova, bringing his musical heritage firmly into the modern day. The two premieres, “Arise Lord into thy rest” and “Turn our captivity,” highlight the beauty of modern polyphony and showcase The Sixteen in a new light. (Coro)

1CD# COR16195 $19.99

Willaert: Adriano 4

An event in the world of Renaissance recorded music! After three releases exclusively on LP, the group founded by tenor Tore Tom Denys, that has swiftly become a reference for Flemish polyphony performance, issues their first CD. The CD contains the world premiere recording of Adriaen Willaert’s St. John Passion, composed around 1545, followed by three Easter motets. (EPR Classic)

1CD# EPRC 0054 $16.99

A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry’s Court –Christmas 1400 London

Travel back to a Christmas like no other before or since, with music for the Nativity of Christ not heard in centuries. Vocal ensemble Cappella Romana combines passion with scholarship in its exploration of early and contemporary music of the Christian East and West. A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry’s Court is Cappella Romana’s 30th release. (Cappella)

1SACD# CR427 $19.99

Sweelinck: The Art of Variation – Secular Cycles

Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, although considered an isolated phenomenon, transformed Amsterdam into the center of interest for keyboard music. Today, Sweelinck is considered not only one of the most famous organists, but also one of the leading composers of his time and the last great master of Dutch and Flemish polyphony. (Challenge)

1CD# CC 72926 $16.99