The polyphony after twenty minutes of plainsong and chanting (if one watches the ceremony from the beginning) is such a joy. To think that some of the bishops at Trent wanted to suppress it!
@Brunothelabrador This piece and of course Tallis' "Spem In Alium", has always enchanted me! The polyphony is simply breathtaking. And to think that as a part of the counter- reformation, there were those in the Roman Curia calling for Pope Marcellus II, to ban it. I thank G-D, the great Palestrina, was able to convince him otherwise! Pardon me, but with the ancient word "Sarum" in the title, is this a small parish church or Salisbury Cathedral itself? Blaine
I know that this is an old comment, but in case you're still wondering, Sarum refers to the rite of Mass being said in the footage. The Sarum Rite is the Rite of Salisbury and I believe it was the most common rite in England before and during the time of the Reformation- which is when Tallis lived. This explains why the description says 'Videte Miraculum' is being sung in the proper context, Tallis wrote it for the Sarum Mass. If I am not mistaken, the location of the Mass was Merton College Chapel, Oxford.
Yes, it's nice. Bruno, what is the piece? It seems to be based on chant, in the style of Redford et al., but I don't recognize it. Is it an improvisation by the organist? based on what chant?
The polyphony after twenty minutes of plainsong and chanting (if one watches the ceremony from the beginning) is such a joy. To think that some of the bishops at Trent wanted to suppress it!
It was an ad hoc choir assembled for the occasion, Most singers sing regularly at the church of our Lady, Lisson Grove, London.
That's right. You can look us up at facebook.com/LissonGroveChoir.
OUT STANDING! Thanks for posting.
Yes...Sacred polyphany is miraculous. It is the glory of chant with a Trinitarian "many in one" -ness to it.
Wonderful singing, pure intonation. What a delight. Which choir is this? Please tell me
@Brunothelabrador
This piece and of course Tallis' "Spem In Alium", has always enchanted me!
The polyphony is simply breathtaking. And to think that as a part of the counter-
reformation, there were those in the Roman Curia calling for Pope Marcellus II,
to ban it. I thank G-D, the great Palestrina, was able to convince him otherwise!
Pardon me, but with the ancient word "Sarum" in the title, is this a small parish
church or Salisbury Cathedral itself?
Blaine
I know that this is an old comment, but in case you're still wondering, Sarum refers to the rite of Mass being said in the footage.
The Sarum Rite is the Rite of Salisbury and I believe it was the most common rite in England before and during the time of the Reformation- which is when Tallis lived. This explains why the description says 'Videte Miraculum' is being sung in the proper context, Tallis wrote it for the Sarum Mass.
If I am not mistaken, the location of the Mass was Merton College Chapel, Oxford.
Yes, it's nice. Bruno, what is the piece? It seems to be based on chant, in the style of Redford et al., but I don't recognize it. Is it an improvisation by the organist? based on what chant?