Byrd / Vienna Vocal Consort - Byrd [CD]

A true magnum opus: The Mass for Five Voices by Renaissance master William Byrd (1543-1623), in a critically acclaimed, colorful fresh and vivid interpretation by the Vienna Vocal Consort, recorded in the heart of Vienna.William Byrd's pieces are milestones in music history. Even after four centuries, his music glows in elegance and bursts of energy. And it's beauty is incredibly tempting. Vienna Vocal Consort resists the temptation to simply celebrate the sound, but instead follows it's characteristic own path. The goal: to reveal the core of the English composer, and to highlight the intimacy and emotional depth in his works.The Gothic church of Maria am Gestade, one of the oldest in Vienna and close to St. Stephen's Cathedral, is the ideal environment for William Byrd's musical richness and depth. His music still surprises today's listener in many ways: In addition to the Mass for Five Voices, his expressive English Motets serve as a proof.The Vienna Vocal Consort is one of the most renowned vocal groups for Early Music in Austria. Founded in 2001, the ensemble cultivates a characteristic sound and approach to Early Music.