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Word: alium (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...disturbing. His ability to draw great contrasts was especially valuable in the brief Thomas Tallis Heare the Voyce and Prayer. The singing of both choirs was strong and round. The composition itself has a hint of the genius found in the famous 40-part motet Spem in alium. By the last work of the evening. Thomas Morley's Service for the Burial of the Dead, the singers were well warmed up. Their diction was excellent and the large intervals between soprano and bass--which put a premium on faithful pitch--were negotiated readily. The beautiful ending with an inverted pedal...

Author: By Kenneth Hoffman, | Title: Tudor Church Music | 3/22/1972 | See Source »

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