The Clerkes of Oxenford aim to reproduce the sound and style of the English 16th Century Choir as nearly as possible, based on research by their director, David Wulstan.
Performer Biography
The Clerkes of Oxenford have given the first modern performance of the world's earliest music discovered so far, a Cuneiform text transcribed by David Wulstan in 1969.
Compositional Technique
Tallis's Roman Catholic works, such as those on this album, generally feature a much richer and more complex polyphony compared to his Anglican compositions.
Interpretation
The Clerkes of Oxenford's performance style incorporates a very high 'treble' voice and a lower 'mean' voice, alongside men's voices like alto (countertenor), tenor, and bass.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Thomas Tallis, a composer featured on this album, remained faithful to his religion, writing sacred works for both Roman Catholic and Anglican rites.
Performer Biography
The Clerkes of Oxenford, the performing group on this album, are described as 'the unsurpassed interpreters of 16th and 17th Century English Music'.
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