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The Complete Works - Volume 9
Thomas Tallis

Andrew Benson-Williams / Laurnes Cummings / Lynda Sayce / Stephen Taylor

The Complete Works - Volume 9

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Format: CD
Label: Signum Classics
UPC: 0635212004227
Catnr: SIGCD 042
Release date: 01 January 2007
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Signum Classics
UPC
0635212004227
Catalogue number
SIGCD 042
Release date
01 January 2007
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About the album

The final release explores the most obscure and enigmatic corner of Tallis’s output – his secular music. His profession as church musician and member of the Chapel Royal did not require him to write secular songs or pieces, yet some works may have been written for the Tudor court. Other works are thought to have been written for generations of choir boys, who were assisted with their training by the composer. Plays and performances outside of the choirboy’s obligation were popular, as well as instrumental consort music and keyboard pieces associated with their training. Tallis is likely to have been given the opportunity to write his secular works for these occasions.

Tallis’s music was admired and used by others far beyond the Chapel Royal and the court. Some of his intended sacred choral works are included on this recording in other guises, arranged by musicians with performance intentions very different to that of the church. His reputation of greatness amongst his friends and contemporaries is reflected in William Byrd’s elegy Ye sacred muses, where he echoes the sentiments of others with the words "Tallis is dead, and Music dies". This musical tribute has justifiably become one of Byrd’s most popular works.

Volume 9 of The Complete Works is a double CD release, marking the end of this popular series. Alistair Dixon has realised the project, and directed his choir Chapelle du Roi throughout the earlier volumes. Musicians featured on this final disc are: Andrew Benson-Williams (organ), Laurence Cummings (virginals), the ensemble Charivari Agréable, Lynda Sayce (lute), and Stephen Taylor (counter tenor)

Volume 9 uit een serie met alle werken van Tallis
Volume 9 uit de serie Thomas Tallis: The Complete Works is een dubbelalbum dat het einde van deze populaire serie aangeeft. Alistair Dixon realiseerde het project, en dirigeerde zijn koor Chapelle du Roi door de eerdere volumes heen.

De laatste uitgave van deze serie verkent de meest obscure en raadselachtige hoek van Tallis’ oeuvre: zijn wereldlijke muziek. Zijn functie als kerkmusicus en zijn lidmaatschap van de Chapel Royal verplichtten hem niet om wereldlijke liederen of stukken te schrijven, maar enkele werken kunnen gecomponeerd zijn voor het hof van de Tudors. Van andere werken wordt gedacht dat ze geschreven zijn voor generaties van koorknapen, die door Tallis ondersteund werden bij hun training.

Tallis’ muziek werd bewonderd en gebruikt door anderen ver weg van de Chapel Royal en het hof. Sommige van zijn geestelijke werken verschijnen in andere gedaanten op dit album, bewerkt door musici met intenties die sterk afwijken van die van de kerk. Zijn reputatie onder zijn vrienden en tijdgenoten wordt weerspiegeld in William Byrds klaaglied Ye sacred muses, waarin hij de gevoelens van anderen herhaalt met de woorden “Tallis is dead, and Music dies”. Dit muzikale eerbetoon is terecht een van Byrds meest populaire werken geworden.

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Thomas Tallis

Thomas Tallis was an English composer who occupies a primary place in anthologies of English choral music, and is considered one of England's greatest composers. He is honoured for his original voice in English musicianship. No contemporary portrait of Tallis survives: that painted by Gerard Vandergucht (illustration), dates from 150 years after Tallis died, and there is no reason to suppose that it is a likeness. In a rare existing copy of his black letter signature, the composer spelled his last name 'Tallys.' Tallis is known for his work with William Byrd. He started to teach the much younger Byrd at the Chapel Royal in London. Later, they were both appointed as organists of the Chapel. 
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Thomas Tallis was an English composer who occupies a primary place in anthologies of English choral music, and is considered one of England's greatest composers. He is honoured for his original voice in English musicianship. No contemporary portrait of Tallis survives: that painted by Gerard Vandergucht (illustration), dates from 150 years after Tallis died, and there is no reason to suppose that it is a likeness. In a rare existing copy of his black letter signature, the composer spelled his last name "Tallys." Tallis is known for his work with William Byrd. He started to teach the much younger Byrd at the Chapel Royal in London. Later, they were both appointed as organists of the Chapel.


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Disc #1
01.
In nomine I
02:03
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
02.
In nomine II
03:32
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
03.
A Solfing Song
02:10
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
04.
Salvator Mundi (trio)
01:58
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
05.
Fantasia
04:20
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
06.
Felix namque II
12:10
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
07.
Felix namque I
10:46
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
08.
When shall my sorrowful sighing slack
01:40
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
09.
Like as the doleful dove
01:40
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
10.
O ye tender babes
01:32
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
11.
Purge me, O Lord
01:26
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
12.
Per haec nos
01:48
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
13.
A Point
00:37
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
14.
Lesson:: two partes in one
05:24
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
15.
Remember not, O Lord God
03:19
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
16.
Per haec nos
01:19
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
17.
A Point
00:38
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
18.
Lesson:: two partes in one
05:24
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
19.
Tu nimirum
02:00
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
20.
When shall my sorrowful sighing slack
04:35
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
21.
Like as the doleful dove
01:40
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
22.
O ye tender babes
01:36
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
23.
Ye sacred muses (Byrd)
03:26
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
24.
Litany
14:29
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
25.
Verset I
00:54
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
26.
Verset II
00:44
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
27.
Felix namque I
10:33
(Thomas Tallis) Andrew Benson-Williams, Laurence Cummings, Lynda Sayce, Stephen Taylor, Chapelle du Roi
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