Thomas Tallis's career spanned the English Reformation, requiring him to compose new music as doctrinal changes swept the nation, from medieval Catholicism to Protestantism and back.
Compositional Technique
For composers of Thomas Tallis's generation, musical style and genre were often imposed by the regimes they worked for, rather than being matters of personal choice.
Historical Context
Much of the musical legacy of Tudor England, including works by Thomas Tallis, has been lost over centuries due to destruction or neglect.
Recording & Production
The album features commissioned works by contemporary composers Richard Allain, Kerry Andrew, Ken Burton, Harry Escott, Frank Ferko, and Alec Roth.
Recording & Production
During the recording of this album in February 2016, the ensemble ORA paid tribute to the influential American choral composer Steven Stucky, who had recently passed away.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of the 'Renaissance gems and their reflections' series, which showcases contemporary choral music alongside English Renaissance compositions.
Composition History
The motet 'O sacrum convivium' by Thomas Tallis was originally a fantasia for viols, possibly for choirboys' musical education, before being re-cut into its current form.
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