ROYAL COMPOSERS - CHILDREN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE HM CHAPELS ROYAL; RICHARD POPPLEWELL

Choral music specially written over centuries. Sacred Music from the 16th and 17th centuries, by three of England’s most illustrious Royal Composers: William Byrd, Henry Purcell, and Orlando Gibbons. First ever recording of the choir from St.James’ Palace. Uplift your senses with the celestial power of Byrd’s mass, sung for the first time by the finest voices in the country – The Queen’s exclusive choir of the Chapel Royal. The Children & Gentlemen of Her Majesty’s Chapels Royal; Richard Popplewell (conductor & organ) Mass for four voices William Byrd Rejoice in the Lord Henry Purcell Thou knowest, Lord Henry PurcellRemember not our offences Henry Purcell Hear my prayer Henry Purcell O clap your hands Orlando Gibbons Hosanna to the Son of David Orlando Gibbons