New. William Mundy: Vox Patris Caelestis
Robert Quinney
Choir of New College Oxford
The accomplished choir of New College, Oxford has around 30 singers and so we should expect a fulsome ‘churchly ’ sound, rather than a ‘concert ’ ensemble. Even so, in the opening work ‘A solus...
New. William Mundy: Vox Patris Caelestis
Robert Quinney
Choir of New College Oxford
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The accomplished choir of New College, Oxford has around 30 singers and so we should expect a fulsome ‘churchly ’ sound, rather than a ‘concert ’ ensemble. Even so, in the opening work ‘A solus...
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The Choir of New College Oxford's latest album on Linn explores the rich and complex world of William Mundy, a key figure in 16th-century English music. His compositions, shaped by the religious and political upheavals of his time, offer a fascinating mix of intricate harmonies and unexpected choral textures. From the expansive Vox patris caelestis - a monument of Renaissance English polyphony - to the more intimate O Lord, the maker of all thing, Mundy's music reflects both the compositional idioms of the day and its many challenges. This most remarkable composer shines in a performance to match by the centuries-old Choir of New College and its Director Robert Quinney. A must-hear for lovers of Renaissance choral music!
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July 2025
The accomplished choir of New College, Oxford has around 30 singers and so we should expect a fulsome ‘churchly ’ sound, rather than a ‘concert ’ ensemble. Even so, in the opening work ‘A solus ortus cardine’ the effect is fresh and alert despite Mundy’s points of imitation being somewhat crowded together.
July 2025
Robert Quinney and the Choir of New College Oxford aim for a steady and safe reading in most cases, supported particularly by a seriously energetic team of boy trebles, who are in general favoured in the acoustic here.
