April 2007
Holy Rosary Church – Seattle, WA
This album is a compilation of some of the most beautiful pieces written in the Renaissance period. Some of the composers featured on this album are English composers Thomas Tallis (1505-1585), William Byrd (1540-1623) and German composer Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672).
REVIEWS:
“[The Byrd Ensemble], under the direction of Markdavin Obenza, are to be lauded for their performance of this fine collection of vocal renaissance. They perform each piece with respect for the genre making this a recording worthy of collecting.”
“CD: Masterpieces of the Renaissance.” In C Major July 2008
TRACK LIST:
1. William Byrd (1540-1623) – Ne irascaris, Domine (8:30)
2. Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) – Sancte Deus (6:03)
3. Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) – Audivi vocem (3:57)
4. Chant – Salve Regina (2:39)
5. Chant – Regina caeli (1:35)
6. John Bennet (1570-1614) – Weep O Mine Eyes (2:29)
7. G.P. da Palestrina (1525-1594) – Alma Redemptoris Mater (2:38)
8. Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) – Selig sind die Totem (3:38)
9. Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) – Lamentations (7:58)