Helper and Protector: Italian Maestri in Poland. Album by The Sixteen

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Helper and Protector: Italian Maestri in Poland. Album by The SixteenAlbum Description The fourth volume in this highly acclaimed series, conducted by The Sixteens Associate Conductor, Eamonn Dougan, explores the music of Italian composers working in the Polish court during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa. In 1594 Sigismund III set about reorganising his music ensemble and he decided to bring in Italian musicians, singularly esteemed at that time, and, in particular, musicians associated with the music chapels of Rome.

Sir Arnold BAX (1883-1953)

And when late from your throne Heaven's call you attend

enthusiastic interpretations and engaging programmes

in nomine tuo

Ruth Byrchmore and Roderick Williams

Gaude plurimum

The turbulent years of Reformation and religious change in England presented composers working for the church with the continual challenge of having to adapt to rapidly changing musical requirements

consider thine estate

Irving Fine (1914-1962)

The hour-glass

As a young man Handel spent four years in Italy

The Lamb has come for us from the House of David

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