The Sixteen presents "The Wedding Collection: Music for Weddings and Civil Ceremonies," a captivating compilation of timeless choral and instrumental pieces designed to elevate your special day. Released on August 28, 2015, under the CORO label, this album spans a rich tapestry of genres, including choral, Gregorian chant, and medieval music, offering a duration of 1 hour and 42 minutes of enchanting melodies.
This collection features a diverse array of compositions, from the majestic "Coronation Anthem - My Heart is Inditing" by George Frideric Handel to the serene "Magnificat in D Major" by Johann Sebastian Bach. The album also includes excerpts from Handel's "The Fairy Queen," such as the lively "Fourth Act Chorus - Now the Night is Chased Away" and the delicate "Fifth Act Duet - Let the Fifes and the Clarions." Each piece is performed with The Sixteen's signature precision and passion, led by the esteemed conductor Harry Christophers.
Whether you're planning a traditional wedding or a civil ceremony, this album provides a wealth of musical inspiration. From the grand "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" to the tender "Five Flower Songs," every track is carefully selected to complement the joyous occasion. The inclusion of pieces like "Let the Bright Seraphim" from Handel's "Samson" and the "Organ Sonata VI In G Major" by Bach adds a touch of solemnity and grandeur, perfect for the most significant moments of your ceremony.
"The Wedding Collection" is not just a compilation of beautiful music; it's a curated selection designed to enhance the emotional and celebratory aspects of your wedding. The Sixteen's impeccable performances bring a sense of elegance and tradition, making this album an essential companion for any couple seeking to create a memorable and musically rich ceremony.
(C) 2015 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Tracks
Coronation Anthem - My Heart is Inditing, HWV 261: My Heart is InditingGeorge Frideric Handel, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Solomon, HWV 67: Arrival of the Queen of ShebaGeorge Frideric Handel, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K. 339: Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Elin Manahan Thomas, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
Selva Morale e Spirituale: Beatus Vir, PrimoClaudio Monteverdi, Elin Manahan Thomas, Grace Davidson, Mark Dobell, Joseph Cornwell, Julian Stocker, Rob Macdonald, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
Song of Songs No. 11: Sicut Liliu, Inter SpinasGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
The Gallant WeaverJames MacMillan, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Five Flower Songs: To DaffodilsBenjamin Britten, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Five Flower Songs: Marsh FlowersBenjamin Britten, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Five Flower Songs: The Evening PrimroseBenjamin Britten, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Faire is the HeavenWilliam Harris, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Le Cantique des Cantiques: La Voix Du Bien-AiméJean-Yves Daniel-Lesur, Nicola Jenkin, Sally Bruce-Payne, Philip Cave, Simon Birchall, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
Song of Songs No. 6: Pulchrae Sunt Genae TuaeGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Organ Sonata VI In G Major, BWV 530: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Robert Quinney, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Gloria in Excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: Magnificat Anima MeaJohann Sebastian Bach, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Fourth Act Chorus - Now the Night is Chased AwayHenry Purcell, Gillian Fisher, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Fourth Act Duet - Let the Fifes and the ClarionsHenry Purcell, Simon Berridge, Philip Daggett, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Fourth Act - Entry of PhoebusHenry Purcell, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Fifth Act Two Chinese Women, Hymen - They Shall be as Happy as They're FairHenry Purcell, Gillian Fisher, Lorna Anderson, Richard Suart, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Fifth Act Chaconne - Dance for the Chinese Man and WomanHenry Purcell, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Fifth Act Chorus - They shall be as happy as they're fairHenry Purcell, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Clori, Mia Bella Clori, HWV 92: Chiari LumiGeorge Frideric Handel, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Clori, Mia Bella Clori, HWV 92: Ne' Gigli e Nelle RoseGeorge Frideric Handel, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Organ Sonata I in E Flat Major, BWV 525: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Robert Quinney, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
A Wedding AnthemBenjamin Britten, Ruth Dean, Neil MacKenzie, Margaret Phillips, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
Song of Songs No. 15: Surge, Propera, Amica MeaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Épithalame: IIIAndré Jolivet, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Samson, HWV 57: Act 3 Air & Chorus - Let the Bright Seraphim in Burning RowGeorge Frideric Handel, Lynne Dawson, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen
Coronation Anthem - Zadok the Priest, HWV 258George Frideric Handel, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers