What could be more welcome than a little repose and respite from the demands of daily life? This beautiful album features a stunning selection of music spanning over 500 years. From exuberant early works such as Hoyda, hoyda, jolly rutterkin and I am a jolly foster to the sublime Whisper Him my name, Lullabye for Lucy, Stanford's glorious The Blue Bird, and a new commission from Roderick Williams, this is truly music to escape to.
Vox dicentis (8:26) -- Lullabye for Lucy (5:21) -- I am a jolly foster (3:21) -- Children are a heritage of the Lord (4:02) -- Londonderry air (4:08) -- Good night, good night, beloved (3:51) -- Hoyda, hoyda, jolly rutterkin (4:07) -- Whisper Him my name (8:05) -- The blue bird (3:33) -- Ah, robin, gentle robin (2:53) -- Sleep (5:06) -- Eriskay love lilt (new commission) (3:01) -- Giles jolt (1:18) -- Mater ora filium (10:24).
Language (note)
Sung in Latin and English.
Title
Good night, beloved / The Sixteen ; Harry Christophers.