Oxford Psalms

Anonymous: from Parthenia in-violata (ca. 1625) Miserere; Divisions for harpsichord
John Blow: As on Euphrates’ shady banks
Albertus Bryne: Voluntary in A
William Child: Psalm II; Why doth the Heathen so furiously rage, Psalm IX; I Will give thanks unto Thee, Psalm X; Why standest thou so far off, Psalm: XI; In the Lord I put my trust, Psalm CXLVI; Praise ye the Lord
Giles Farnaby: Divisions on His Rest
Alfonso Ferrabosco: diminutions by Susanne Heinrich; Divisions on ’Vidi painger’
George Jeffreys: Devotional song for bass + b.c
William Lawes: The Lamentation; O Lord, in thee, Psalm VI; Lord, in thy wrath, Psalm LI/2; Cast me not, Lord, Psalm XVIII/1; O God my strength and fortitude; The humble suite of a sinner; O Lord, of whom…Gloria Patri et Filio
Matthew Locke: In the beginning; O Lord, Let God arise
Henry Purcell: Since God, so tender a regard, Z143; Blessed is he that considereth the poor, Z7
Thomas Tomkins: Out of the deep
Frances Withy: Divisions

Our Price: £11.70 (£10.17 ex VAT)

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Artist(s): Charivari Agreable

Release Date: 5th March 2007

Charivari Agréable, renowned for their imaginative programming, score another hit with this random sample of 17th Century devotional works for 3 men and basso continuo, by great English composers. Most of these composers have some connection with Oxford, be it academic, professional, or, more tenuously, fraternal. Also, most of the music represents a neglected genre: that of sacred songs and non-liturgical anthems for domestic consumption, 'fitt for private Chappels or other private meetings', to cite a rubric from William Child's only publication The First Set of Psalmes of III Voyces (1639).

Charivari Agreable are delighted to be joined by a formidable line up of singers including Rodrigo del Pozo, Simon Beston and Nicholas Perfect.

"Charivari Agréable [trans. 'pleasant tumult'] has carved something of a niche for itself in imaginative and well-thought-out programming. Its work is the fruit of both scholarly research and charismatic musicianship, a combination that puts it at the forefront of period-instrument ensembles" BBC Music Magazine