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Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination

Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination

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Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination – the British Library’s first major exhibition to bring together the Library’s Royal collection, a treasure trove of illuminated manuscripts from between the 9th and 16th centuries collected by the kings and queens of England between the 9th and 16th centuries. This CD is inspired by the exhibition and includes works performed by The Sixteen from the Eton Choirbook alongside fascinating pieces from medieval and Renaissance France, equally preserved in beautifully illuminated collections of manuscripts and performed here by the Hilliard Ensemble. And finally, one of the crowning glories of music from the Tudor period, Tallis’s monumental Spem in Alium. Over the years it has been our overwhelming desire to rejoice in the survival of this great music. It is collections such as those preserved at the British Library that have enabled us to bring back to life the music that illuminated these fascinating periods in our history.
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Product Description:


  • Release Date: April 30, 2012


  • UPC: 828021609824


  • Catalog Number: COR16098


  • Label: Coro


  • Number of Discs: 1


  • Composer: Browne, Laude, Cornysh, Davy


  • Performer: Royal Manuscript: Illumination