Composer: William Byrd
Performer: Stephen Farr, Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts
Conductor: David Skinner
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Inventa Records
Catalogue: INV1015
Release: 2024
Size: 2.73 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
The Great Service
01. I. Venite
02. II. Te Deum
03. III. Benedictus
04. IV. Kyrie
05. V. Creed
06. VI. Magnificat
07. VII. Nunc dimittis
08. Clarifica me pater I
09. O God the Proud are Risen Against Me
10. Out of the Deep
11. O God Whom our Offences
12. Clarifica me pater II
13. Arise O Lord Why Sleepest Thou?
14. How Long Shall Mine Enemies
15. Exalt Thyself, O God
16. Clarifica me pater III
17. O Lord Make Thy Servant Charles
Alamire, under the direction of David Skinner, complete their survey of the choral works of William Byrd to mark the composer’s 400th anniversary with this landmark recording of The Great Service and seven anthems.
Emerging from centuries of obscurity, Byrd’s Great Service, first revived in the early twentieth century, represents a pinnacle of English choral music.
This recording commemorates the centenary of its modern debut in 1924. With intricate polyphony and poignant text settings, Byrd’s masterful use of ten voices reveals his unparalleled skill in capturing the essence of the Anglican liturgy.
Complemented by seven anthems, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Byrd’s rich, spiritual, and historical musical contributions.