Tag: Geraint Bowen
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William Byrd: Anthems, Motets & Services
William Byrd was undoubtedly the greatest English composer of his time, fully equal to his continental contemporaries Palestrina, Lassus and Victoria … what is also remarkable is that Byrd, a Roman Catholic in a Protestant country, should see most of his church music published during his lifetime. This splendid collection of Byrd’s most important sacred…
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Choirs of Cambridge: Jesus College Choir
These lovely musical performances, chosen from 3 recordings at Jesus College, demonstrate the first class quality this choral centre has always maintained, whether alone or supplementing other choirs such as King’s in large-scale works. It serves as a base from which careers are launched, because of its standards. Featured, in perfect harmonies, is a wide variety,…