The Rodolfus Choir, James Bowman & Ralph Allwood - Choral Collection: The Rodolfus Choir (2010)

This 3-CD set features a selection of outstanding albums by the Rodolfus Choir, an ensemble of singers aged 16 to 25 selected
from past and present participants of the Eton College Choral Courses for aspiring choral scholars.
The Rodolfus Choir comprises singers aged 16 to 25, selected from past and present participants of the Eton College Choral Courses
for aspiring choral scholars. This release follows the May launch of a new recording of choral works by Herbert Howells (SIGCD190), which
was enthusiastically received and highly acclaimed by listeners and critics alike.
___CD1: Thomas Tallis: Latin and English Motets and Anthems
Latin and English motets and anthems by the pre-eminent 16th-century polyphonist. Few composers of that era—if any—can boast such
a diversity of musical styles and genres as Thomas Tallis. His multifaceted yet strikingly distinctive voice was the product of an extraordinary musical
imagination combined with the remarkable historical context in which he lived. His creative life spanned the reigns of four monarchs, each of
whom favored a style of Christian worship vastly different from that of their predecessor.
___CD2: 12 Anthems by Francis Grier
12 original compositions by Francis Grier, set to sacred words and texts. Grier has written extensively for the Anglican choral tradition; his works have been commissioned and performed by Westminster Abbey, King’s College Cambridge, and the cathedrals of Durham, Edinburgh, Salisbury, and Winchester.
___CD3: By Special Arrangement
An impressive collection of arrangements of instrumental and orchestral music performed by the Rodolfus Choir: Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Schubert, and Widor.