The Sixteen won the Classic FM Gramophone Artist of the Year Award and the Baroque Vocal Award for Handel's Coronation Anthems in 2009.
Historical Context
The composers John Sheppard, Thomas Tallis, and William Byrd lived through decades of religious turmoil in 16th-century England, adapting to changing requirements under different monarchs.
Performer Biography
The Sixteen is recognized as one of the world's greatest ensembles, with over one hundred recordings spanning five hundred years of music.
Performer Biography
Harry Christophers, the founder and conductor of The Sixteen, also serves as the Artistic Director of Boston's Handel and Haydn Society.
Album & Artwork
The cover image for this album is by Lara Eakins from tudorhistory.org.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October 2009 at All Hallows Church, Gospel Oak, London.
Interpretation
This program was recorded to celebrate the tenth anniversary of The Sixteen's Choral Pilgrimage, which aims to bring heritage music back to the buildings for which it was written.
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