About Album:

The Schola Cantorum, who have been featured in a number of major motion pictures, including The Lord of The Rings, present music from the English Tudor era on Sacred Treasures of England. Comprised of 14 tracks, the new album includes motets by composers such as William Byrd and Thomas Tallis, as well as the magnificent Missa Euge bone by Christopher Tye.

“Mirroring the majestic beauty of The Oratory itself, the repertoire from this debut recording is gorgeous and timeless. We are grateful to all at the Oratory who made this great artistic moment possible and are excited for the new global collaboration with Sony Classical,” said AimHigher Recordings CEO Kevin Fitzgibbons.

“This wonderful partnership with AimHigher Recordings/Sony Classical represents a unique opportunity for the Schola to bring sacred music from the Renaissance to a much wider audience,” says Charles Cole, Director of the Schola. “The stunning beauty of this music, which we specialize in, deserves to reach many more people who we hope will be moved by the sound of the boys’ voices.”

1. Haec dies, John Sheppard

2. Gloria (Missa Euge bone), Christopher Tye

3. Credo (Missa Euge bone), Christopher Tye

4. Sanctus (Missa Euge bone), Christopher Tye

5. Benedictus (Missa Euge bone), Christopher Tye

6. Agnus Dei (Missa Euge bone), Christopher Tye

7. Salvator mundi I, Thomas Tallis

8. O nata lux, Thomas Tallis

9. Ave Maria, Robert Parsons

10. Ave verum corpus, William Byrd

11. Haec dies, William Byrd

12. Civitas sancti tui, William Byrd

13. Ave verum corpus, Peter Philips

14. Ascendit Deus, Peter Philips