English Songs of the Middle Ages - Sequentia
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If you're looking for medieval songs in English, you'll find a disappointing number of surviving manuscripts--not even enough to make up a Top 40. Among the 20 or so pieces that remain are tantalizing hints at the richness and attractiveness of this long-vanished body of repertoire. The singers and instrumentalists of the early music group Sequentia are happy to tantalize us, and these 13 songs--including the classic "Bryd one brere" (Bird on briar), the familiar carol "Edi be thu, heven-queene," and several enticing instrumental numbers that sound almost like Scottish reels--remind us that not all medieval music resided in cloisters and cathedrals. --David Vernier
English Songs of the Middle Ages - Sequentia, Music, Sequentia, Chamber, Chamber Music, Choral, Choral Music, Classical, Classical Music, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Part Song/Glee/Music for Unaccompanied Voices, Renaissance Dance Music, Vocal, Vocal Music
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- A gem! both Barbara Thornton and Benjamin Bagby at their best in some of their earliest work.
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English Songs of the Middle Ages - Sequentia
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Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Release Date: 1992-12-03 |
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If you're looking for medieval songs in English, you'll find a disappointing number of surviving manuscripts--not even enough to make up a Top 40. Among the 20 or so pieces that remain are tantalizing hints at the richness and attractiveness of this long-vanished body of repertoire. The singers and instrumentalists of the early music group Sequentia are happy to tantalize us, and these 13 songs--including the classic "Bryd one brere" (Bird on briar), the familiar carol "Edi be thu, heven-queene," and several enticing instrumental numbers that sound almost like Scottish reels--remind us that not all medieval music resided in cloisters and cathedrals. --David Vernier
Customer Reviews:
A gem! both Barbara Thornton and Benjamin Bagby at their best in some of their earliest work........2007-04-14
The music radiates with the love they put into their singing. Totally convincing in their exquisite performances. Truly at home with medieval language and musical expression. One senses nothing speculative or tentative in their approach but instead a secure feel for the music and the words being sung.
A great! rendition of these very old magnificent treasures of English early sacred music.
The instrumental accompaniment and solos are nicely paced and spaced - wonderful execution. My very first of many Sequentia albums (bought it about 15 years ago and it is still my favourite) - and cheap too. Great Sound, superb musicality, nothing but superlatives ... a must for all medieval collections and Sequentia fans.
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