Christmas Music from Medieval and Renaissance Europe [Import]

Anonymous (Composer), Walter Lambe (Composer), Christmas Traditional (Composer), Thomas [Composer] Tallis (Composer), Jacobus Handl (Composer), Jean Mouton (Composer), Orlande de Lassus (Composer), David Wulstan (Conductor), Sixteen (Performer), The Sixteen (Performer), Fiona Clarke (Performer), Mary Seers (Performer), Nicolas Robertson (Performer), Neil MacKenzie (Performer), Simon Birchall (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Sixteen, The Sixteen, Fiona Clarke, Mary Seers, Nicolas Robertson, et al.
• Conductor: David Wulstan
• Composer: Anonymous, Walter Lambe, Christmas Traditional, Thomas [Composer] Tallis, Jacobus Handl, et al.
• Audio CD (October 13, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Hyperion UK
• ASIN: B000002ZK4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,146 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #7 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Classical Instrumental
  • #29 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Partsongs
  • #61 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Songs & Lieder > General

Customer Reviews

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars substantial antidote to sticky xmas music, December 2, 2002

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This review is from: Christmas Music from Medieval and Renaissance Europe (Audio CD)

Tired of the Robert Shaw Chorale etc.? Rest your ears on this. If the Coventry Carol as sung here doesn't give you at least a mild case of goose pimples with its perfectly executed dissonances, something's wrong with you. Bring out the groaning board for the festive Boar's Head Carol, and tap along to the synchopations of Gaudete and Riu, Riu Chiu. There's a wide range of feeling in these carols so be prepared to experience quiet solemnity and rousing fun and everything in between while listening to this CD.

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most beautiful music--and not just for Christmas!, May 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Christmas Music from Medieval and Renaissance Europe (Audio CD)

If you like Medieval and Renaissance music you will absolutely love this CD. I bought it as a Christmas CD years ago and I listen to it year around. The harmonies are beautiful. I have given it to friends for presents. I have CDs of music from this time period but this is my favorite. I very highly recommend it.