This album was recorded at Merton College Chapel in Oxford, UK, over three days in January 2024.
Performer Biography
The Tallis Scholars, founded in 1973 by director Peter Phillips, are renowned for their performances of Renaissance sacred music.
Recording & Production
All the works on this album are premiere recordings, meaning this is their first-ever commercial release.
Composer Biography
Nico Muhly, the composer, absorbed the sonorities of sacred choral music as a choirboy, which helped him write effectively for The Tallis Scholars.
Performer Biography
Peter Phillips, the director of The Tallis Scholars, has dedicated his career to researching and performing Renaissance polyphony and perfecting choral sound, having conducted nearly 2750 concerts worldwide.
Interpretation
The Tallis Scholars, known for Renaissance polyphony, extended their repertoire to include contemporary music written in a style that benefits from their established ensemble singing method.
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