This recording presents a selection of pieces from the original ten 'library' volumes of 'Tudor Church Music', some of which were also included in the more popular 'octavo' series.
Cultural Impact
The Carnegie UK Trust's publication of 'Tudor Church Music' (TCM) between 1922-1929 transformed the musical life of the entire nation by making previously inaccessible works by great Tudor composers widely available.
Composition History
The 'Tudor Church Music' project faced a difficult start, with its original editor, R. R. Terry, being ousted by his committee due to slow progress.
Cultural Impact
The selection of pieces for the original 'octavo' series of 'Tudor Church Music' largely determined the 'core' Tudor repertoire for the next 75 years.
Performer Biography
Stile Antico, an ensemble of young British singers, works without a conductor, with each member contributing artistically to the musical result.
Critical Reception
Despite initial pessimism from the Carnegie UK Trust about the recovered music's potential, the 'octavo' editions significantly raised the profile of Tudor music in choral circles.
Cultural Impact
The knowledge of the Tudor repertoire, made accessible by 'Tudor Church Music', profoundly influenced a new generation of English composers, including Howells, Tippett, and Britten.
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