April 2005

Thomas Tallis: The Complete Works–Volumes 8 & 9

NOTE: As we have done with this series from the beginning, we have featured each disc in this superior effort from Signum featuring the Chapelle du Roi conducted by Alistair Dixon.

Composer: THOMAS TALLIS, WILLIAM BYRD

CD Info: SIGCD036, SIGCD042

Holy Week: Great Thursday, Saturday Vigil, Easter Matins

All of the music on this program is from the recording made by the Choir of the Monks of Chevetogne directed by Fr. Thomas Pott. You may reach the Abbey at their web site: www.monasterechevetogne.com

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CD Info: CD 105/389, CD 108/495

Meditations pour le Careme

All of the music on this program is from a live concert given at the Holland Festival of Early Music at Utrecht 2004 featuring the Ensemble Pierre Robert conducted by Frederic Desenclos.

Composer: Marc-Antoine Charpentier 1643-1704, Daniel Danielis 1635-1696

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Preview of Istanbul Part 3–Soloists of the Three Seas

The music on this program highlights one of the most unusual recordings to unite old instruments and the modern orchestra. This special presentation is to celebrate the Istanbul International Music Festival 2005.

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CD Info: CD # 099709-04524