Miraculously, the Eton Choirbook survived Henry VIII's ransacking of the monasteries. Thanks to its survival, the sacred music of fifteenth century England is still with us today, bringing to life the glorious atmosphere and spirit of the cathedrals for which it was written.
This 5-cd box set consists all five volumes of the Eton Choirbooks:
- the Rose and the Ostrich Feather
- the Crown of Thorns
- Pillars of Eternity
- the Flower of All Virginity
- Voices of Angels
Each gives a tantalising glimpse into the wealth of choral music from the period.
All five volumes of this Gramophone award winning series performed by The Sixteen led by Harry Christophers at just £29.95 saves £20.00 over individual prices of £9.99 each.
"Foreigners were astonished at the quality of English choirs. Theirs was the "voices of angels", a tribute which The Sixteen deserves no less today" Classic CD.
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