SATB divisi a cappella-From the Cantiones sacrae of 1575 this reflective Renaissance motet displays the choral art of Thomas Tallis through long sustained phrases chromaticism and striking dissonances. Ideal for madrigal groups and advanced ensembles. Available: SATB.

Harmonische Fantasie über ein Thema von Tallis. Par KNOX GARTH. Thomas Tallis (1505–1585) was one of the great figures of English Renaissance music and the Third mode melody is probably his best known work, largely thanks to Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis. In the manner of an illuminated manuscript, I wanted to illuminate this fascinating theme in three ways: from behind with medieval techniques like the ‘hoquetus’ passage of the opening or the dance at letter B, from in front with more contemporary sounds (letter A and similar), and from above with the extensive use of high harmonics. Almost all the notes of the theme fall very neatly on the ‘natural’ harmonics of the viola strings, and my ambition was to combine the ‘normal’ notes of the viola with its soaring harmonics, creating a rich luminous soundscape which reflects the spirituality of the theme. Tallis’s melody returns repeatedly to the note B, and I interpreted this as a gentle invitation to simply be, in the sense of quiet moments of mediation. I decided to include a series of still points in the piece: the first one is in silence, the second reveals a note (B) that oscillates in a harmonic heartbeat, the third is a vibrating chord of B with harmonics, and on the last one the second viola tunes down the C string to B, then explores all the natural harmonics of this new world. The term still point is of course a reference to the words of T.S. Eliot in his Four Quartets: 'At the still point of the turning world. Neither flesh nor fleshless; Neither from nor towards; at the still point, there the dance is.' (Garth Knox) / Date parution : 2024-01-06/ Répertoire / 2 Altos

Création 07/06/2017 - Paris, Fondation Louis Vuitton - Classe d'excellence de Gautier Capuçon Commanditaire Fondation Louis Vuitton O salutaris hostia est le titre d'une hymne chrétienne composée par Saint Thomas d'Aquin. Cette hymne a inspiré nombre de compositeurs de la renaissance dont Josquin des Prés, Thomas Tallis et un de mes musiciens favoris, Pierre de la Rue, qui vécut à la lisière entre les 15e et 16e siècles. Le O salutaris hostia de ce dernier est une courte pièce à quatre voix à laquelle j'ai appliqué, chose inédite chez moi, des principes d'écriture automatique. J'ai tout d'abord étiré le squelette harmonique de l'oeuvre originale sur 7 minutes et 30 secondes (ce qui multiplie la durée totale par 5 par rapport à l'original) puis j'ai défini une liste d'une vingtaine de modes de jeux. Ensuite, j'ai appliqué ces modes de jeux à l'harmonie existante en organisant des transitions progressives d'une configuration à une autre. De ce fait, malgré l'activité instrumentale permanente et la transformation perpétuelle de la texture, un sentiment de temps étiré et de contemplation s'installe par la régularité du propos. Je me suis souvent inspiré de modèles du passé pour écrire des oeuvres (Gesualdo, Schubert, Schumann) mais c'est la première fois que le modèle est aussi prégnant malgré les traitements qui lui sont appliqués. Bruno Mantovani (avril 2017)

A series of short volumes each devoted to a single composer or appropriate group of composers thoroughly exploring the unlimited resources of Renaissance sacred polyphony.

One of the most recognized anthems from the English Renaissance in a new adaptation specifically geared to the limits of younger voices and middle school choirs. Intimate and expressive this would work well in both concert and worship settings and provides a great way to introduce young singers to historical choral works. Available for SSA and 3-Part Mixed.

William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) was an English renaissance composer who wrote several well-known works in both the Catholic and Anglican traditions many of which are still highly popular today. He studied under ThomasTallis at the Chapel Royal before becoming organist and master of the Choristers at Lincoln. He later returned to the Chapel Royal as Gentleman and Organist. Ego Sum Panis Vivus was inspired by theantiphon to the Benedictus at Lauds on the feast of Corpus Christi. It makes a perfect anthem for any Eucharist service or Mass. It is scored for SATB choir with Piano reduction for rehearsal purposes.

William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) was an English renaissance composer who wrote several well-known works in both the Catholic and Anglican traditions many of which are still highly popular today. He studied under ThomasTallis at the Chapel Royal before becoming Organist and Master of the Choristers at Lincoln. He later returned to the Chapel Royal as Gentleman and Organist. O Sacrum Convivium was inspired by the Antiphonto the Magnificat at the 2nd Vespers of Corpus Christi. It makes a perfect anthem for any Eucharist service or Mass. It is scored for SATB choir with Piano reduction for rehearsal purposes.