A Portrait Of Anonymous 4 [Import]

Anonymous 4 (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 10, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
• ASIN: B0000007HW
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,139 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Miracles Of Sant'Iago: Music From The Codex Calixtinus: Venite omnes cristicole

2. Miracles Of Sant'Iago: Music From The Codex Calixtinus: Ad superni regis decus

3. Miracles Of Sant'Iago: Music From The Codex Calixtinus: Portum in ultimo

4. The Lily & The Lamb: Chant & Polyphony From Medieval England: O Maria stella maris

5. The Lily & The Lamb: Chant & Polyphony From Medieval England: Stabat iuxta Christi crucem

6. The Lily & The Lamb: Chant & Polyphony From Medieval England: Stillat in stellam radium

7. A Star In The East: Medieval Hungarian Christmas Music: Primo tempore alleviata

8. A Star In The East: Medieval Hungarian Christmas Music: Speciosus forma

9. A Star In The East: Medieval Hungarian Christmas Music: Mi Atyank Atya Isten

10. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: Puisque bele dame m'eime - Flos Filius

11. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: Ne sai, que je die - Iohanne

12. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: Amor potest conqueri - Ad amorem sequitur

13. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: Quant yver la bise ameine - In Seculum

14. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: On doit fin(e) Amor - La Biaute - In Seculum

15. An English Ladymass: Medieval Chant & Polyphony: Edi beo thu hevene quene

16. An English Ladymass: Medieval Chant & Polyphony: Ave maris stella

17. An English Ladymass: Medieval Chant & Polyphony: Salve virgo virginum

18. On Yoolis Night: Medieval Carols & Motets: Ther Is No Rose Of swych vertu

19. On Yoolis Night: Medieval Carols & Motets: Prolis eterne genitor - psallat mater gracie

20. On Yoolis Night: Medieval Carols & Motets: Ecce quod natura

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anonymous, but in no way generic, February 3, 2001

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Anthony - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Portrait Of Anonymous 4 (Audio CD)

I learned about this quartet though a review in Stereophile magazine. Although they don't publish a lot of reviews, I've had exceptionally good luck with their past picks and have been able to branch out successfully in new musical directions as a result.

These four women are virtuoso female vocalists, hauntingly pure of voice. They perform music from centuries ago in the same type of setting that it was originally performed in, with stunning results. I'm generally not one for "religious" material (this is the first recording of this nature I've ever bought), but this music goes so far back in time that it sounds more primal than Christian overall.

A refreshing change when you're in the right mood, and something that can relax even you type A personalities out there (and you *know* who you are :) , I can suggest this one without reserve. You'll be adding a nice, quiet corner to your collection, and you'll probably wind up visiting it more than you ever imagined.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If Angels Ever Recorded A CD, March 15, 2006

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Brian E. Erland "Rainbow Sphinx" (Brea, CA - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Portrait Of Anonymous 4 (Audio CD)

Four female voices have never blended together so perfectly and beautifully as do those of the 'Anonymous 4.' Their CD titled, 'Portrait' contains a selection of tracks from seven other previous CD's, kind of a "Best Of" you might say.

If angels ever came down from heaven to record a CD this is what they would sound like.

Harmonious, Celestial, Purifying and Eternal.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars another exquisite performance, February 27, 2006

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Dianne Croft (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Portrait Of Anonymous 4 (Audio CD)

This amazing quartette is so talented. The Christmas cd reminds me of Christmas 50 years ago in rural England where I grew up. It contains the only rendition of The Holly and the Ivy I have heard that actually does the carol justice.