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Miraculously, the Eton Choirbook survived Henry VIII’s ransacking of the monasteries. Thanks to its survival, the sacred music of fifteenth century Britain is still with us today, bringing to life the glorious atmosphere and spirit of the cathedrals for which it was written.
£ 29.99
This 5CD box set consists all five volumes of the Eton Choirbooks: the Rose and the Ostrich Feather, Crown of Thorns, Pillars of Eternity, the Flower of All Virginity, Voices of Angels, giving a tantalising glimpse into the wealth of choral music from the period.
Now all five volumes of this Gramophone award winning series performed by The Sixteen led by Harry Christophers are available together at just £29.95 including UK P&P (save £20.00 over individual prices of £9.99 each).
“Foreigners were astonished at the quality of the choirs. Theirs was the “voices of angels”, a tribute which The Sixteen deserves no less today” Classic CD.
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