The Sixteen at 40: R3 in Concert: Tuesday 9 July

[doversoul1]

On their latest stop in the 2019 Choral Pilgrimage, The Sixteen reach York Minster, where they perform choral music from the 16th and 21st centuries as part of this year's York Early Music Festival.
The Sixteen’s 2019 Choral Pilgrimage brings together music past and present, highlighting the group’s musical journey over the 40 years since it was founded. Their continuing close relationship with Sir James MacMillan is represented by a new commission, O virgo prudentissima, here contrasted with music by Fayrfax (which appeared on The Sixteen’s very first recording) and complemented by music by Wylkynson and Sheppard. These superb examples of English polyphony are juxtaposed with stunning music by John Tavener and Eric Whitacre.

Presented by Hannah French

Plainsong: Salve Regina
Tavener: Hymn to the Mother of God
Sheppard: Gloria from Cantate Mass
Eric Whitacre: Sainte-Chapelle
Wylkynson: Salve Regina a9
Fayrfax: Aeternae laudis lilium
Gabriel Jackson: Ave Maria
Tavener: Hymn for the Dormition of the Mother of God
Sir James MacMillan: O virgo prudentissima
Sheppard: Agnus Dei from Cantate Mass

The Sixteen (choir)
Harry Christophers (conductor)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0006mj5

[Pulcinella]

My partner and I will be there.
Accompanying CD already acquired (but not yet played).

[Old Grumpy]

Looking forward to this, either in real time or catch-up.

OG

[DracoM]

You'll need to keep the volume up. Slightly weird perspective on sound balance.
For me, its just that top line with The Sixteen - all expert, all smack in tune, yes, yes, but............

[Pulcinella]

You'll need to keep the volume up. Slightly weird perspective on sound balance.

That's a shame.

For me, its just that top line with The Sixteen - all expert, all smack in tune, yes, yes, but............

But you needed to be there.

[teamsaint]

That's a shame.


But you needed to be there.

Hope you enjoyed it, Pulcers.
You should have. The Agnus Dei was “radiant, “ and the Minster was, er...something or other. Fabulous? Fantastic? Amazing?

Half the stained glass in England. Seems an extraordinary thing.

I’m assuming I should make the effort to catch up with the first half ?

( We heard them sing at Worcester not long ago, and they were most excellent. )

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

... and broadcast on the 35th anniversary of the fire at the Minster.

[Pulcinella]

... and broadcast on the 35th anniversary of the fire at the Minster.

Indeed!
I was a little surprised that the clergyman who welcomed us all before the broadcast started didn't mention that.

Here's a link (I hope it works) to an article in yesterday's local paper:

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/17757662.remembering-york-minster-fire-35-years/

[doversoul1]

Hope you enjoyed it, Pulcers.
You should have. The Agnus Dei was “radiant, “ and the Minster was, er...something or other. Fabulous? Fantastic? Amazing?

Half the stained glass in England. Seems an extraordinary thing.

I’m assuming I should make the effort to catch up with the first half ?

( We heard them sing at Worcester not long ago, and they were most excellent. )

Re: the first half. Wylkynson's Salve Regina was especially worth hearing, I think. But what does a9 (in the schedule page) mean?

Wylkynson: Salve Regina a9

[edashtav]

Re: the first half. Wylkynson's Salve Regina was especially worth hearing, I think. But what does a9 (in the schedule page) mean?

Wylkynson: Salve Regina a9

Scored for 9 voices?

[Pulcinella]

Scored for 9 voices?

Yes!
The programme notes say:
The unusual scoring, which divides the choir into nine parts, is explained by the illuminated letters that introduce each voice, each depicting one of the nine orders of angels including Seraphim, Cherubim and Archangels.

[doversoul1]

Yes!
The programme notes say:
The unusual scoring, which divides the choir into nine parts, is explained by the illuminated letters that introduce each voice, each depicting one of the nine orders of angels including Seraphim, Cherubim and Archangels.

Thank you. I think Hannah French listed the nine orders (or some of them. I wasn't counting). Was it how the title of the work was published or/and usually printed now?

[Pulcinella]

Thank you. I think Hannah French listed the nine orders (or some of them. I wasn't counting). Was it how the title of the work was published or/and usually printed now?

I think it is a fairly common designation. Where and when it originated I don't know.
The three Byrd masses, for example, are often seen on cathedral music lists as Byrd à 3, Byrd à 4, and Byrd à 5.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

I think it is a fairly common designation. Where and when it originated I don't know.
The three Byrd masses, for example, are often seen on cathedral music lists as Byrd à 3, Byrd à 4, and Byrd à 5.

- and earlier Music, too - all those In Nomine a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ....