Contents of the eton choirbook sorted initially by the order in which. Complete transcription and reconstruction of the canon a for christ and his twelve disciples on the apostles creed. The book is large enough for the entire choir to read from one book. Unlike the lambeth and caius choir books, it contains no settings of the mass. Edward hygons is thought to possibly be responsible for the existence of this book, as. The vast walls of music characteristic of the 15th century style, largely devoid of points of imitation, give the listener little to hold onto or. The eton choirbook, one of only three such books along with the lambeth choirbook and the caius choirbook to survive from prereformation england, is a large manuscript collection of marian antiphons, magnificat settings and other motets assembled for, and still held at, eton college.
It originally contained music by 24 different composers. This series of much from the eton choirbook is now up to by my count five volumes, and i have enjoyed them all. Comparable effects may be found in music written for special occasions, oratorios, verse anthems, and settings of the. Panasonic kxfa57e kxfp361, kxfp362, kxfp363, kxfhd352 kxfhd353 the printer drum are also changed at the same time. Movementssectionsmovtssecs, 64 pieces 93 originally. Wylkynson jesus autemcredo this wellfilled disc offers a varied assortment of sacred. All the music on this recording originate from the earlier folios of the eton choirbook, dating from about 1490 to 1500, whose index reveals that. Bibliography includes bibliographical references p. Music from the eton choirbook tonus peregrinus, pitts the eton choirbook is a giant 500 yearold manuscript from eton college chapel, and one of the greatest surviving glories of prereformation england. The choirbook is a volume of manuscript music created between 1500 and 1504 for use in religious services in eton college chapel. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Shortlisted for gramophone awards 2015 early music category this collection of music from the eton choirbook, the vast collection of english sacred music from the early renaissance, is the third in an acclaimed series by stephen darlington and the choir of christ church cathedral, oxford which has proved a thrilling encounter with the remarkable world of the liturgy of eton. Music from the eton choirbook tonus peregrinus, pitts 8. The only reason for the survival of any of brownes music is due to the eton choirbook, which lists 93 works by different composers copied at the turn of the 16th century for use at eton college.
It was one of very few collections of latin liturgical music to survive the reformation, and hence is an important source. Yet it has, until now, been known more to musicologists than to performers. Other articles where the eton choirbook is discussed. Cheung n interesting phenomenon in the history of music is that many pieces now regarded as great compositions had suffered long periods of neglect before they began to receive the attention they deserve. Thanks to its survival, the sacred music of the english fifteenthcentury is still with us, conjuring up the atmosphere and spirit of the glorious cathedrals for which it was written. Once the printing of music became easier and more commonplace, choirbooks. We may know almost nothing about john browne, but his contemporaries held him in high regard.
One of the most iconic of music manuscripts, the eton choirbook is of unique importance, both in its own right as a cultural artefact and as a source of english choral polyphony composed during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. The eton choirbook eton ms 178 is a volume of manuscript music created between 1500 and 1504 for use in religious services in eton college chapel. Eton choirbook discography the plainsong and medieval music. The large and handsome volume played an integral part in the worship of the chapel of the kings college of our lady of eton beside windsor, resting open on a lectern whilst the choir stood.
The eton choirbook, compiled over 50 years of the 15th century and jealously preserved during the years of protestant rule, is a monument of english polyphonic practice. Jun 08, 20 t he extensive eton choirbook, compiled in the 15th century, contains the most highly elaborate, beautifully decorated gothic music in the english tradition. Music from the eton choirbook tonus peregrinus, pitts. This collection of music from the eton choirbook, the vast collection of english sacred music from the early renaissance, is the fourth in an acclaimed seris. I would highly recommend eton graphics for service and reliability. This collection of music from the eton choirbook, the vast collection of english sacred music from the early renaissance, is the third in an acclaimed series by stephen darlington and the choir of christ church cathedral, oxford which has proved a thrilling encounter with the remarkable world of the liturgy of eton college chapel in the late. Stephen darlington and the choir of christ church cathedral, oxford lead the series, receiving countless awards and acclaim. Had it perished, along with so many other less fortunate prereformation music manuscripts, our knowledge of a critical moment. Both exhibition spaces are open to the students and staff of eton college as well as the wider community, including schools and the general public. The eton choirbook is a richly illuminated manuscript collection of english sacred music, composed during the late 15th century.
The eton choirbook motets demand similar treatment since red and black text is used to differentiate between those sections intended for soloists and those for full choir. The manuscript is also a work of consummate artistry, copied by an experienced scribe on large vellum leaves, and illuminated by a professional limner. This recording features the earliest polyphonic passion by a named composer, two heartrending motets for five and six voices, two thrilling settings of the magnificat, and an extraordinary canon. You can add or edit information about music from the eton choirbook at. The works of browne are in the early folios of the choirbook, dating from between 1490 and 1500. Listen to your favorite songs from the sun most radiant. Music from the eton choirbook featuring the tallis scholars directed by peter phillips. Eton college was founded by king henry vi in 1443 and within 50 years had amassed a unique body of english choral music collected together in what is known today as the eton choirbook. In fact, its original 93 works only 64 have survived the removal of pages from the manuscript, exclusively by english composers and. By any other name, john browne would surely be recognised as one of the very greatest english composers. This edition contained both the fully realized canon as. Yet it is important that a writer like tucke would think to transcribe or define such a.
This wellfilled disc offers a varied assortment of sacred music from the 15thcentury eton choirbook, compiled between 1500 and 1504 and virtually the only surviving prereformation manuscript of its kind. Title ms 178 from eton college library, england composer various. One of the most iconic of music manuscripts, the eton choirbook is of unique importance, both in its own right as a cultural artefact and as a source of english choral polyphony composed during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries had it perished, along with so many other less fortunate prereformation music manuscripts, our knowledge of a critical moment in the. It houses more than 150,000 printed and manuscript volumes, literary manuscripts, autograph letters, prints.
Select connect to a printer on the internet or on a home or office network. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Ive finally found a printing company that i can rely on. Aside from the five pieces on this disc, there were originally ten others five are lost, two incomplete. The sun most radiant music from the eton choirbook vol. An interesting phenomenon in the history of music is that many. Five texts accounted for 58, nearly twothirds, of the pieces in the eton choirbook.
The gate of glory, the fifth volume in the critically acclaimed exploration of music from the eton choirbook by the choir of christ church cathedral, oxford and director stephen darlington, includes the world premiere recording of walter lambes gaude flore virginali, and a striking range of styles from harmony and counterpoint to elegance and simplicity. The eton choirbook is the most richly fabricated and illuminated of these and has become emblematic of the whole of this repertory. Copied out between 1490 and 1502, the eton choirbook is the most substantial extant source of english liturgical polyphony from the late 15th and very early 16th centuries. Choirbooks were generally put on a stand with the smaller boy sopranos in front and the men in back. Click local printer, clear the automatically detect and install my plug and play printer check box, and then click next. Here are two quick and easy ways to find eligible items. The first substantial survey of the eton choirbook s treasures on record, newly remastered, compiled and reissued on cd for the first time. Through its survival at the site for which it was made the choirbook gives us access to a form of worship and a musical tradition that was violently disrupted and almost obliterated by the reformation. The eton choirbook compiled 14901502 represents the height of the socalled florid style of english sacred polyphony. With a preface, tables, plates, bibliography, and discography. Even in its incomplete state nearly half of its original 224 leaves have been lost, the eton choirbook is the undoubted queen of early tudor music manuscripts.
The eton choirbook is a giant 500 yearold manuscript from eton college chapel, and one of the greatest surviving glories of prereformation england. A choirbook is a large format manuscript used by choirs in churches or cathedrals during the middle ages and renaissance. Edward hygons is thought to possibly be responsible for the existence of this book, as well as the lambeth. We wouldnt have any of brownes music were it not for the eton choirbook, which lists 93 works by different composers copied at the turn of the 16th century for use at eton college.
Williamson, double cantus firmus compositions in the eton choirbook, in. The contents range from the muchrecorded browne work its seventh version to the first recording of the kellyk piece. Music from the eton choirbook choir of christ church cathedral. Choirs of angels music from the eton choirbook vol 2. Music from the eton choirbook choir of christ church. In some ways, this music may be viewed as a sort of. Find out more about our use of this data, and also our policy. Music from the eton choirbook cdgim036 john browne. Richard davys o domine caeli terraeque creator mark a decisive break with the illuminating. English output remains predominantly sacred during this era, and although it is nominally renaissance by date, retains many points in common with medieval idioms.
You can contact our office at and inform us the item you wish to purchase. Find out more about our use of this data, and also our policy on profanity find out more about our use of. Meridian cde 84175 music from the eton choirbook t. Eton choirbook first manuscript of music included in uk. In a 1997 article on the early tudor court and the eton choirbook eton college. Shortlisted for gramophone awards 2015 early music category this collection of music from the eton choirbook, the vast collection of english sacred music from the early renaissance, is the third in an acclaimed series by stephen darlington and the choir of christ church cathedral, oxford which has proved a thrilling encounter with the remarkable world of. The eton choirbook is the only one of the trinity of extant early tudor choirbooks to remain in its original home. Music from the eton choirbook tonus peregrinus naxos. Music from the eton choirbook, volume iv choir coro records.
Magnificat 24 settings salve regina 15 gaude flore virginali 11 stabat mater dolorosa 5 gaude virgo mater cristi 3 in due course, we aim to provide full transcriptions and translations of all texts used in the choirbook. Pdf canon a from the eton choirbook robert wylkynson. This is a beautiful, fullsize color facsimile of the manuscript. The sixteen made a recommendable recorded foray into this repertoire. Nov 26, the eton choirbook, one of only three such books along with the lambeth choirbook and the caius choirbook to survive from. Courts of heavenmusic from the eton choirbook, volume 3. I found him easy to work with and easy to communicate my designs to.
Music from the eton choirbook volume 5 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As the title indicates, these are pieces taken from the eton choirbook which has a fascinating history all its own, touched on briefly in the cd liner notes in the series, but also worth reading about in groves or on the internet. Miraculously, the eton choirbook survived henry viiis ransacking of the monasteries. The latest by stephen darlington features rarelyheard music from the eton choirbookpart 3 of a seriesincluding works by hampton, turges, and fawkyner. Magnus williamson eton college library is a rare book and manuscript library of national and international significance. The eton choirbook digital image archive of medieval music. History, style, and analysis of music from the eton choirbook vincent c. All of the music on this program is from the recording courts of heavenmusic from the eton choirbook, volume 3 with the choir of christ church cathedral, oxford directed by. The naive complexity of the polyphony here reminds one of how languages tend to get simpler by some structural measures e. More divine than human music from the eton choirbook by. Nearly 70 minutes of choral bliss culminating in a magnificent version of robert wylkynsons 9 part salve regina. This piece is found in both the eton choirbook and the baldwin manuscript. The fact that fewer than 10 works survive intact in the eton choirbook practically the only source transmitting his music anyway only adds to his mysterious aura. Exhibitions the college collections programme of special exhibitions are hosted in the verey gallery and the tower gallery.
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