Music from the Age of the Gunpowder Plot

On November 5th 1605, Guy Fawkes was caught preparing to detonate 36 barrels of gunpowder under the House of Lords - an act of treason that shocked the whole of Europe.

1605 TREASON & DISCHORD has the four-part mass by William Byrd - the most famous composer of his age - plus other music of the time, recreating the atmosphere of turmoil and change in Jacobean England.

Performed by the King's Singers, considered the world's premier a cappella ensemble.

Price of £9.99 saves £4 off usual price of £13.99.

Daring harmonies and texts reveal the life of the Italian Prince Gesualdo, performed by the King's Singers, considered the world's premier a cappella ensemble.

Thomas Tallis' glory of the Renaissance is one of the greatest vocal compositions of all time, performed by the King's Singers, considered the world's premier a cappella ensemble.

Features six pieces of close harmony, verve and wit performed by the King's Singers - considered the world's premier a cappella ensemble.

Evocative, spiritual works by poets and composers performed by the King's Singers, considered the world's premier a cappella ensemble,

The KINGS SINGERS COLLECTION 5-cd box includes:

- 1605 TREASON & DISCHORD has the four-part mass by William Byrd - the most famous composer of his age - plus other music of the time, recreating the atmosphere of turmoil and change in Jacobean England
- GESUALDO - daring harmonies and texts reveal the life of Italian prince Gesualdo
- SPEM IN ALIUM - Tallis' Renaissance glory is one of the greatest vocal compositions of all time
- SIX has six pieces of close harmony, verve and wit
- LANDSCAPE & TIME - evocative, spiritual works by poets and composers

Price of just £24.99 saves a further £18.00 off individual prices.