Puer Natus Est - Tudor Music for Advent and Christmas
10/12/2010, 12 Tracks, 1:18:07
Featuring
Stile Antico
Thomas Tallis
John Taverner
William Byrd
Robert White
Anonymous (Gregorian Chant)
John Sheppard
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Performer Biography
Stile Antico's recordings on the harmonia mundi label have received critical acclaim, including the Diapason d'or de l'année and the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik, and two Grammy nominations.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in January 2010 at All Hallows Church, Gospel Oak, London, and produced by Robina G. Young.
Performer Biography
Stile Antico has toured extensively with Sting as part of his Dowland lute-song project, "Songs from the Labyrinth."
Composition History
Thomas Tallis's "Missa Puer natus est," a Christmas mass, is the backbone of this album's program, despite its origin being uncertain.
Recording & Production
The recording, editing, and mastering of this album were done in DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format.
Performer Biography
Stile Antico, the ensemble performing on this album, works without a conductor, with each member contributing artistically to the musical result.
Performer Biography
Stile Antico's album "Song of Songs" won the 2009 Gramophone Award for Early Music and reached the top of the US Classical Billboard Chart.
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