Format: CD
Barcode: 0635212021026
Releasedate: 01-10-10
In 1612, Prince Henry Frederick, son of James I and heir to the thrones of England and Scotland, died from a suspected bout of typhoid fever. His untimely death inspired a massive outpouring of artistic tributes in both verse and music, reflecting the mood of a nation mourning the loss of this popular future king at just 18 years of age.
'Dialogues of Sorrow' is the second album from early music consort group Gallicantus, here joined by lutenist Elizabeth Kenny to perform familiar masterpieces and undiscovered treasures of the late English Renaissance, composed at the time of the young prince's death. The release follows the group's critically acclaimed debut recording, 'Hymns, Psalms and Lamentations' - music by Robert White.
“Taste the final amens in Exaudiat te, Dominus, where imitative exchanges spiral in ecstasy. Impassioned, exciting music.” The Times
“What an outstanding disc … never once is there a loss of clarity, a hint of muddiness.” The Gramophone
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1When David Heard02:29
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2What Tears, dear Prince?03:35
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3Passions on the Death of Prince Henry: Tis Now Dead Night04:03
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4Passions on the Death of Prince Henry: Weep, weep Britons04:18
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5Passions on the Death of Prince Henry: No Object Dearer05:02
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6Songs of Mourning: O Grief (to the most sacred King James)03:22
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7Songs of Mourning: O Poor distracted World (to the World)02:47
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8O Jonathan, Woe is me02:15
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9When David Heard03:55
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10And the King was Moved02:16
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11Contristatus est David02:24
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12Melpomene, Bewail04:22
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13How are the Mighty Fall'n05:34
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14Sleep Fleshly Birth05:40
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15Songs of Mourning: So Parted You (to the most princely and virtuous Elizabeth)04:25
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16Songs of Mourning: When Pale Famine (to the most disconsolate Great Britain)02:54
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17Then David Mourned02:56
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18When David Heard03:51
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19Weep Forth your Tears04:37