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MET 1030 / 1031 Christ Church Cathedral Choir

MET 1030 / 1031 Christ Church Cathedral Choir
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Two festal masses from the Forrest-Heather Partbooks, compiled at the behest of Cardinal Wolsey for the Choir of his great foundation.

Thomas Ashwell (c. 1482-after 1513)Missa Jesu Christe.

Hugh Aston (ca. 1485 -1558)Missa Videte manus meas.

"Christ Church Choir's controlled virtuosity throughout this repertoires's long-breathed melodic lines makes a deep impression, bringing vividly to life striking Mass settings by two all-but-forgotten Tudor masters". - BBC Music Magazine

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