The Tallis Scholars - William Byrd - Vigilate

The British ensemble the Tallis Scholars sings William Byrd's (c1540 - 1623) Vigilate.

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[safetychoice]

So beautiful. English voices singing English music.

[BlueberryLilly]

voix anglaises qui chantent de la musique anglaise ... en latin ;)

superbe !

[mysweetmelancholy]

Watch ye therefore (for you know not when the lord of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock crowing, or in the morning):

Watch therefore, lest coming on a sudden, he find you sleeping.

And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch.

[DrummerGrrrl]

When I hear music/singing this beautiful, I can barely breathe. Sometimes I forget to breathe!

[NihilNominis]

Defend, please. Seems a matter of obvious historical fact.

[Maureen Taylor]

rubbish.

[foodie65]

My comments relate to the position in England, Italy, Spain and France generally and London in particular, where literally a handful of parishes still use Polyphonic settings. Modern hymns and mass settings are the norm and very few of the congregation sing. Only Germany seems to buck this trend.

[mrwarhol]

No they aren't.

[mrwarhol]

The Roman Church has not "ditched...tradition in favour of guitars [etc.]". Some parishes have folk masses, but it is rarely the most popular mass, and not every parish even has one. Your comment lacks the integrity of research and experience.

[Fred Louder]

I am not quite sure where the discussion is getting its points of reference. Is anyone here aware that William Byrd was a Catholic?

[foodie65]

Yes I love gothic too, but am not averse to some of the more tastefully done modern edifices, but it's a pity there are so few. We have the Latin mass here too but it is generally a latin translation of the modern Roman Rite - and the choirs that accompany it are sadly generally not expert.

I am glad that you manage to play a part in retaining this great tradition in your work. Peace ;)

[NihilNominis]

:-) Touche. Nevertheless, the Anglicans did mangage to steal our architectural style! Gothic is amazing, isn't it?

Fortunately, and I can attest to this as a Catholic choirmaster, not everywhere have Catholics ditched their finest traditions! The Latin Mass is seen again and heard!