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Composers of the Week: The Eton Choirbook

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Little is known of the lives of the Eton composers, but today John Milsom introduces William Comysh , who prophesied, ran a brew-house, devised and acted in pageants, as well as composing sublime church music.
Salve Regina
Tallis Scholars, director
Peter Phillips
Ave Maria , mater Dei
The Sixteen, director
Harry Christophers
Gaude virgo mater Christi; Woefully arrayed
Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips Stabat mater
The Sixteen, director
Harry Christophers Discs

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Unknown:
John Milsom
Unknown:
William Comysh
Director:
Peter Phillips
Director:
Ave Maria
Director:
Harry Christophers
Source: Radio Times

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