classical music: 15th

classical music: 15th

classical music:

15th

Welcome All Wonders!: Christmas at Washington National Cathedral
Cathedral Choral Society, J. Reilly Lewis, ...

Gothic Records, 2004

This disc presents an interesting mix of contemporary large mixed-voice choir with organ and brass. It includes some beautiful solo singing. Featured are mostly contemporary pieces and arrangements of well-known Christmas works. The Cathedral Choral Society is the resident symphonic chorus of the Washington National Cathedral.

A Renaissance Christmas

Spanish Anonymous, Thoinot Arbeau, ...

Ex Cathedra Records, 2000

Great for a snowy night and a quite house
I first heard cuts off this CD on the syndicated early music program Harmonia and was enchanted by it. I ordered it the next day and wasn't disappointed after it arrived. The CD comprises various English, French, & Italian carols, dance tunes, noels, and melodies ...

Our Heart's Joy: A Chanticleer Christmas

Chanticleer, Jean Mouton, ...

Chanticleer Records, 1992

One of the most soothing compilations of music I own
I first owned a tape of this in 1993, and went out of my way to purchase the CD last summer. I never get tired of this CD. Of course, there is nothing more healing than the Biebl Ave Maria, which grows more and more beautiful everytime I listen to it. Chanticleer ...

Britten: Ceremony of Carols

Benjamin Britten, Jacobus Handl (Gallus), ...

Four Winds, 1999

Choirs combine to provide a powerful experience
This is really a combination of two cd's on one. The first part combines the Christ Church Cathedral Girls' Choir with the Boys' Choir of the Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. The experience in these two groups rivals those of any choir in the world ...

Tydings Trew

English Traditional

Koch Int'l Classics, 2003

A spiritual holiday treat
Lionheart once again delights with a splendid mixture of chants and hymns, this time centered on medieval Christmas fare. Their sense of ensemble and balance is magical - there are no individuals in this group - they sing as one luscious voice.

The Lily and the Lamb: Chant and Polyphony from Medieval England

English Anonymous, Anonymous 4

Harmonia Mundi Fr., 1995

Unearthly Beauty
As a lover of music - though I prefer Blues to opera - I found this CD a classic to rank with the best of chant (my second favorite vocal genre). The voices are sublime, both in themselves and in their unison. This is absolute proof that the human voice is a beautiful ...

Codex Faenza: Instrumental Music of the Early 15th Century

Anonymous, Codex Faenza Anonymous, ...

Naxos, 1998

Essential to any early music collection
When I purchased this album, I was expecting it to be more akin to the other music performed by the Ensemble Unicorn. I was expecting quick and lively, music akin to the Spanish Troubadour tunes and Las Cantigas de Santa Maria. I was wrong, and I was disappointed at ...

Greatest Hits: Harpsichord

Mateo Albeniz, Anonymous, ...

Sony, 1995

"Best Harpsichord Recording"
I have always loved the sound of the Harpsichord and for many years hearing poorly recorded or played Harpsichord this treasure is a must have. From the fine compositions to the good sound quality this CD is definately a keeper. Plenty of music for a moderate price as ...

Traditional & Modern Carols

Theatre of Voices, Hillier

Hmf Classical Exp., 2002

Wonderful
Paul Hillier, having lived in the U.S. for several years, developed a love for early American music, which shows in his release of the 2-volume "Early American Choral Music." This love continues in "Traditional and Modern Carols," a Christmas CD which includes several ...

The Promise of Ages : A Christmas Collection

Benjamin Britten, Gregorian Chant, ...

Sony, 1998

Beautiful Harmonies and Vocalizations
Like another reviewer, I am thrilled at Lo! He Comes, as well as with the unfamiliar setting for Hark the Herald Angels Sing and the beautiful Sing We the Virgin Mary. If you love beautiful vocalizations, especially rare soprano-alto harmonizations, this is the album ...

The Moosburg Gradual of 1360: Music of the Middle Ages
Anonymous, Hungarian Anonymous, ...

Sony, 1997

Medieval English Music
English Anonymous, Gregorian Chant, ...

Harmonia Mundi Fr., 1992

Les tres riches heures du Moyen Age: A Medieval Journey

Josep Cabre, Marcel Pérès, ...

Harmonia Mundi Fr., 1995

7.5 hours of superb music at a most reasonable price.
There isn't a clunker in this set. All the performers are top drawer and the recordings are good. The notes are a little brief and a bit scholarly, but can be ignored easily. You will get an idea of the different kinds of medieval music as well as the top groups and ...

Christmas Carols from Wells & Salisbury
Peter Cornelius, Harold Darke, ...

Asv Living Era, 2004

Agricola: Fortuna desperata--Secular Music of the 15th Century

Alexander Agricola, Michael Posch, ...

Naxos, 1999

Superb
If you have even a passing interest in early music, get this disc! As with the other Ensemble Unicorn discs I have heard, the musicianship and performances are first-rate. The recording quality is also excellent. This is mostly vocal music with a few instrumentals. ...