Release type
ALBUM
Victoria Requiem 1605
Product information
From $9.90
2005
16 Tracks
01:12:59
Release options
2005 The Sixteen Productions Ltd.
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1Popularity 7/10
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2Popularity 6/10
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3Popularity 7/10
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4Popularity 7/10
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5Popularity 6/10
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6Popularity 6/10
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7Popularity 5/10
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8Popularity 5/10
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9Popularity 5/10
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10Popularity 5/10
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11Popularity 5/10
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12Popularity 5/10
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13Popularity 5/10
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14Popularity 5/10
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15Popularity 4/10
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16Popularity 5/10
The sublime Missa pro defunctis (1605) of Tomás Luis de Victoria has long been a central work in The Sixteen's repertoire; indeed, this ensemble's number was based on the 16 singers -- 12 men, 4 boys -- of the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, which Victoria probably used for his own performances of the Requiem. But director Harry Christophers delayed recording this masterpiece for many years, waiting for his interpretation to mature and for the group's singing to become as refined as possible. This 2005 recording is presumably as good as it can get, and, as with any release from The Sixteen, that's saying a lot: the singers' pristine tone, superb intonation, crisp diction, and luminous ensemble blend are fully evident, and the Requiem is as sonically rich and expressively shaded as this late Renaissance work was meant to sound. The somber motet Taedet animam meam, three Marian antiphons, and three motets on texts from the Song of Songs round out the program, and the selections share the mellifluous counterpoint and plangent modal harmonies that are characteristic of Victoria's greatest works. The DSD recording by Coro is marvelously clear and focused, and the acoustics of London's St. Silas the Martyr Church give this hybrid SACD ideal resonance and presence. Anyone looking for a perfect introduction to Victoria, to Renaissance sacred music in general, or to the artistry of The Sixteen would do well to check out this splendid album, one of the absolute finest by any standard.
1. Salve Regina
- Primary Artist
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The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
2. Ave Regina Caelorum a 5
- Primary Artist
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The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
3. Nigra Sum
- Primary Artist
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The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
4. Quam Pulchri Sunt
- Primary Artist
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The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
5. Trahe Me Post Te
- Primary Artist
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The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
6. Ave Regina Caelorum a 8
- Primary Artist
-
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
7. Taedet Animam Meam
- Primary Artist
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The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
8. Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605): Introit
- Primary Artist
-
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
9. Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605): Kyrie
- Primary Artist
-
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
- Music Publisher
- Vanderbeek & Imrie Ltd
10. Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605): Gradual
- Primary Artist
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The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
11. Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605): Offertory
- Primary Artist
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The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
12. Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605): Sanctus & Benedictus
- Primary Artist
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The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
13. Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605): Agnus Dei I, II & III
- Primary Artist
-
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
14. Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605): Communion
- Primary Artist
-
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
15. Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605): Funeral Motet - Versa Est In luctum
- Primary Artist
-
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
16. Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605): Responsory - Libera Me
- Primary Artist
-
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers - Ensemble
- The Sixteen
- Composer
- Tomás Luis De Victoria
- Conductor
- Harry Christophers
- Ensemble/orchestra
- The Sixteen
Technical Specifications
- Volume
- 1 volume only
- Tracks
- 16 tracks available
- Type
- ALBUM
- Format
- Digital Media
- Duration
- 1 hour, 12 minutes and 59 seconds
- Explicit
- None
- Coverart
- Available and up to 1772x1772 px
- Booklet
- Not available
- Max Quality
CD Quality (Lossless)
16bit / 44.1 kHz
Stereo
- Audio Extension
Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF
Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA
- Archive Format
- Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR
- Lyrics
- 2/16 tracks have lyrics
- Synchronized Lyrics
- No synced lyrics found
- Genres
- Classical
- Label
- Coro
- Music Distribution Service
- Orchard Enterprises Inc
- Country
United Kingdom- Language
- English (United States)
- Popularity
- Popularity 0/10
- Release Date
- Oct 31, 2005
- Track Preview
- Available
- Delivery Charge
- Free
- Delivery Method
- Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site
- UPC
- 828021603327
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