Spem in alium the tallis scholars sing thomas tallis. The tallis scholars music written for the sistine chapel. Photos for press, promoters and the media from the tallis scholars. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the tallis scholars at the discogs marketplace. The label was named after the compositional technique gymel. Allegris miserere and palestrinas missa papae marcelli gimell. Miserere missa papae marcelli vox patris caelestis, a classical music album by the tallis scholars peter phillips. Misererewith additional embellishments by deborah roberts.
Listen to your favorite songs from the tallis scholars. The group was founded in 1973 by choral conductor peter phillips who, coincidentally, bears the name of a noted english renaissance composer 15601628. Let the tallis scholars transport you back to a golden age of choral music. Allegris miserere and palestrinas missa papae marcelli. Tallis scholars should rerecord tallis s spem in alium to take full advantage of surround sound, spreading the 8. It is 40 years since peter phillips founded the tallis scholars, and perhaps appropriate that they have chosen to move into the new technology of bluray audio by rereleasing the most celebrated piece of their repertoire, allegris miserere. No fewer than four of these come from the tallis scholars. Peter phillips, conductor josquin des prez, composer the tallis scholars, ensemble. Stream the tallis scholars on amazon music unlimited now. The tallis scholars is a british professional early music vocal ensemble normally consisting of. A budgetpriced reissue of the tallis scholars famous recording made in 1980, chosen by bbc music magazine as one of the 50 greatest recordings of all time. The tallis scholars started the tour with a concert in st pauls cathedral in london for 2000 people. The tallis scholars buy recordings presto classical.
Magazine as one of the 50 greatest recordings of all time and widely regarded as the finest recording of allegris miserere. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. The fate of our site directly depends on its relevance. Tallis scholars have been recording for many years, and have released many cds most, if not all, are in my collection as an avid choral fan. Miserere with additional embellishments by deborah roberts the tallis scholars shazam. The tallis scholars were founded in 1973 by their director, peter phillips. The tallis scholars essential tallis scholars amazon. On 21 st september 2015 the group gave their 2000 th concert at st johns smith square in london. Jan 29, 2020 when the tallis scholars recorded allegris miserere at merton college chapel, oxford, in march 1980, the reputation of this british early music mixedvoice ensemble skyrocketed and, together with its director peter phillips, the choir became a household name. Listen free to the tallis scholars allegris miserere and palestrinas missa papae marcelli miserere, stabat mater and more. Music written for the sistine chapel, including two new recordings of allegris miserere one with the familiar top cs, and one with additional embellishments developed by deborah roberts during hundreds of concert performances by the tallis scholars since their landmark first recording of this work in 1980. Two or more composers are featured for each set of sacred words, including allegri and his famous miserere, with music from such masters as byrd, victoria, padilla, and the ensembles namesake, thomas tallis. The tallis scholars perform two versions, one with the standard. You can help us by sharing the link with friends, in social networks, message boards and other mass media.
They specialise in performing a cappella sacred vocal music. In durham, the tallis scholars sing the program, fashioned as a mass, inside the soaring space of duke chapel. Recordings by the tallis scholars have attracted many awards, and were nominated for a grammy award in 2001, 2009, and 2010. Gimell records the tallis scholars on dvd, cd and download. The official website of the tallis scholars, professional british early music vocal ensemble founded by peter phillips. Its not so much reaching the note itself that is so difficult but keeping what lies either side under control swooping up to the. The tallis scholars, peter phillips conductor, alison stamp soprano, jane armstrong soprano, michael chance. The tallis scholars have spent fifty years celebrating and revealing the beauty of the unaccompanied human voicethe original instrument. Miserere mei, deus, latin for have mercy on me, o god is a setting of psalm 51 by italian composer gregorio allegri. Listen to music from the tallis scholars like tallis. Miserere, an indie adventure game for rpg maker xp.
Peter phillips has dedicated his career to the research and performance of renaissance polyphony, and to the perfecting of choral sound. The tallis scholars, peter phillips conductor, deborah roberts soprano, sally dunkley soprano, caroline trevor alto, donald greig baritone, andrew carwood tenor this recording is not available for download more. Win a free hires download of the tallis scholars recording of allegris. Find the song lyrics for the tallis scholars top tracks. The tallis scholars first release on the pure audio bluray format. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. It also requires a bluray player and will not play on standard cdplayers. Their exploration of the depth and variety of this repertoire has reached a worldwide audience. Peter phillips directs the tallis scholars in music written for the sistine chapel, including two new recordings of allegris miserere. The name for this psalm comes from the opening words in latin miserere mei, deus, which means have mercy on me, o god.
This psalm is known for its spirit of humility and repentance. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v awards v related v. The 5,1 surroundsound mode provides ambiance in the surround channels. Since march 1980, the tallis scholars have recorded on their own label, gimell records, established by peter phillips and steve smith. I was struck by the beauty of the music and the emotions that it conveyed. The tallis scholars is a british professional early music vocal ensemble normally consisting of two singers per part, with a core group of ten singers. The tallis scholars artist cds, mp3 and lossless downloads. It was composed during the reign of pope urban viii, probably during the 1630s, for the exclusive use of the sistine chapel during the tenebrae services of holy week, and its mystique was increased by unwritten performance traditions and ornamentation. More the tallis scholars, peter phillips conductor, deborah roberts soprano, sally dunkley soprano, caroline trevor alto, donald greig baritone, andrew carwood tenor this recording is not available for download. Watch the video for miserere from the tallis scholars s music featured on the south bank show for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Tallis scholars should rerecord tallis s spem in alium to take full advantage of surround sound, spreading the 8 choirs around 360 degrees. Its about 25 years since the tallis scholars debut recording, which included the pope marcellus mass and allegris miserere.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the tallis scholars. Gregorio allegri miserere mei deus pdf that singer was gregorio allegri, and his setting, now commonly known as miserere, is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. It is also the unofficial name for a penitential psalm from the bible. In april 1994, they sang allegris miserere mei, deus in the newly restored. Nov 27, 2011 in february 1994 peter phillips and the tallis scholars performed on the 400th anniversary of the death of palestrina in the basilica of santa maria maggiore, rome, where palestrina had trained as.
Explore releases from the tallis scholars at discogs. The repertoire, which includes the miserere by gregorio allegri 15821652 and the misaa papae marcelli, the motet tu es petrus and the imposing stabat mater by palestrina c. The pieces on these two discs are taken from over fifteen years of recording by the tallis scholars, starting with the nowfamous recording of allegris miserere from 1980. Cultivating a distinctive vocal sound backed by impeccable scholarship, the group has helped raise the general level of interest in renaissance choral music in britain and beyond through a large catalog of recordings and numerous international tours. Peter phillips directs performances of allegris miserere and palestrinas. A pure audio bluray release by the tallis scholars gimell. For the track list and album notes and to buy the cd or album download please click the link to the hyperion. The tallis scholars have become one of the leading a cappella choral groups in the world, specializing in renaissance sacred music. The tallis scholars have established themselves as leading exponents of renaissance sacred music through worldclass recordings and concert performances. I always thought that the version of allegris miserere that i have by kings college cambridge was the best that i had heard until i purchased the tallis scholars version. Anyone familiar with the wellknown cornerstones of the renaissance choral canon, including the enchanting agnus dei from byrds mass for four voices, and tallis if ye love me, will also be pleased to discover some less familiar gems from two of britains finest renaissance.
Many of the works celebrate the virgin mary, and the composers represented include. Miserere missa papae marcelli vox patris caelestis by. Lyrics to miserere with additional embellishments by deborah roberts by the tallis scholars. Peter philips, the director of the mixed ensemble the tallis scholars, wrote in the program notes that the miserere was performed in the sistine chapel with extensive ornamentation, which, in the years since it became broadly available, has become standard performance practice. With any recording of allegris miserere, the listeners attention is inevitably drawn to, above all, how well the soloist tackles those top cs. Renaissance music, choral, christian liturgical music, polyphonic chant. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. Acoustics of the church was tremendous and added greatly to the concert. Miserere vox patris caelestis the tallis scholars, allegri, mundy. In february 1994 peter phillips and the tallis scholars performed on the 400th anniversary of the death of palestrina in the basilica of santa. The tallis scholars music, videos, stats, and photos. Win a free hires download of the tallis scholars recording of allegris miserere. The best recordings of allegris miserere classical. The tallis scholars performing miserere by allegri.
Every note is a clear as a bell and the whole cd is a joy to listen to. When the tallis scholars recorded allegris miserere at merton college chapel, oxford, in march 1980, the reputation of this british early music mixedvoice ensemble skyrocketed and, together with its director peter phillips, the choir became a household name. We could spend a lot of time discussing comparisons between the tallis scholars original, nowclassic 1980 recording of the allegri miserere and palestrina missa papae marcelli not to mention the groups landmark 1994 performances in rome at the santa maria maggiore, or we could get to the pointthat these are distinctly different renditions, both in terms of recording perspective and. The tallis scholars perform in both sacred and secular venues, usually giving around 70 concerts each year across the globe. Musicweb recording of the year for the tallis scholars first pure audio bluray release. Press the tallis scholars boston early music festival. Chase city concerts chase city concerts see all chase city concerts change location. Over the years the group has made more than 40 discs, almost entirely in two venuesmerton college chapel in oxford and salle church in norfolk. Allegri s miserere mei telecharger mp3 gratuite telecharger vlc. Music profile for the tallis scholars, formed 1973.
Remastered miserere marks gimells 40th anniversary. Vox patris caelestis the tallis scholars to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. This is often touted as the sine qua non of misereres, the one which all others are judged against. I loved the selection of songs that showed the true talents of the group. The tallis scholars are one of the worlds foremost ensembles specializing in renaissance vocal music, setting the standard for many others. In february 1994 peter phillips and the tallis scholars performed on the 400th anniversary of the death of palestrina in the basilica of santa maria maggiore, rome, where palestrina had trained as. He founded the tallis scholars in 1973, with whom he has now appeared in over 2,200 concerts and made over 60 discs, encouraging interest in polyphony all over the world.
For the tracklist and album notes and to buy the cd or. The tallis scholars, peter phillips conductor, alison stamp soprano, jane armstrong soprano, michael chance countertenor, julian walker bass april 2020 release. Miserere vox patris caelestis the tallis scholars, allegri, mundy, palestrina, peter phillips. Miserere mei tallis scholars extract alexander campkin.
The tallis scholars conducted by peter phillips i will always remember hearing allegris miserere for the first time. Allegri palestrina mundy the tallis scholars directed by peter phillips 2 miserere missa papae marcelli vox patri caelestis. This was a recording of the allegri by the tallis scholars, a recording which has remained close to my heart ever since. Their reign as the gold standard of renaissance sacred music is unchallenged, and they return for the first time since 2011 in a special holiday program reflections. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Buy tickets for the tallis scholars concerts near you. The tallis scholars are among the worlds preeminent choral ensembles. With a network bluray player you can download stereo files from the disc to.
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