Alamire’s tribute to Thomas Tallis with words by Katherine Parr
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‘The polyphony is delineated with laser-sharp precision, and (David Skinner) can rely on the singers’ impeccable tuning to energise the most audacious harmonies.’ – Read more…
Tallis
Gaude gloriosa Dei mater; When Jesus Went: O Lord, give thy holy spirit; Hear the voice and prayer; Purge me, O Lord; A Solfinge Song; Verily, verily I say unto you; If ye love me; O Lord, in thee is all my trust; Libera (nos, salva nos); Litany; O sacrum convivium; See, Lord, and behold
Alamire; Fretwork/David Skinner
Obsidian CD 716 75:36 mins
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Authors
Freya Parr is BBC Music Magazine's Digital Editor and Staff Writer. She has also written for titles including the Guardian, Circus Journal, Frankie and Suitcase Magazine, and runs The Noiseletter, a fortnightly arts and culture publication. Freya's main areas of interest and research lie in 20th-century and contemporary music.