Thomas Tallis

Spem in alium a 40....

Thanks mollie. Isn't it beautiful .

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW-eiyNnsxY

I love Thomas Tallis, so calming, so uplifting, so beautiful.

Tegan you might like The Lamentations of Jeremiah too. There's a beautiful recording if it by the Tallis Scholars on Gimell.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lw8nH6dQIo
I love this as well....

Spem in Alium indeed. I have sung this twice, once for a TV programme with hundreds of voices all around the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester - wonderful!

It just so happens that I heard this live last weekend with my daughter singing (bosom swells at this point!) - they sang it twice, once in concert formation and once in the round.

I first came across it when someone gave me a recording of it fr my 40th birthday.

Wow; respect for that. The guy who talked about it said it was a nightmare to perform as you're so worried about coming in at the right time! The programme, by the way was called A Very British Renaissance; it's on iplayer at the moment. Think I'll watch it again.

My son got involved in a "Flashmob" performance of "Spem in Alium" in the British Museum. Having rehearsed it a bit before, they all walked into the Museum, stood themselves in a circle sang it and walked out again. DS says the security staff were a bit unsure about what to do about it, but it was popular with the other visitors.

Such a complicated musical offering is way beyond my competence.

I'm full of admiration for anyone who sings solo or in a choir ... must be the most wonderful feeling! I'm often moved by such lovely music, shame we only come across it rarely these days...

I love that one, I have always loved Thomas Tallis. He is one of the few composers that makes me want to cry. DBH sings with the Tallis Scholars sometimes.

You have introduced me to something new and beautiful, and for that I thank you.