John Blow was Henry Purcell's teacher and had a tremendous career in sacred music, including positions in the Chapel Royal, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and St. Margarets Westminster. I came across his "Salvator Mundi" setting yesterday and had to share!
Tye: Sub tuam protectionem
Sometimes you just need to listen to some gorgeous Tye (courtesy of Cinquecento)!
Tye Peterhouse Mass
How about some juicy English polyphony for this snowy Monday?
Bach - Badinerie
One of Michael's books plays snippets of several pieces by J.S. Bach (because of course it does). This one always gets him off his feet and dancing!
Ave Maria - Mouton
I came across this gorgeous piece by Jean Mouton last week, and it was just what this Monday needed.
Niche Humor
Matthew: “Now here’s some very niche humor…”
Me: “Oh! Send it to me!”
Matthew: “For #EarlyMusicMonday ?”
Uns ist ein Kind
Tired of Handel's "For unto us" chorus from Messiah? Try J.L. Bach's "Uns ist ein Kind" instead! Same idea, but very different pieces.
Jacquet de Mantua
This gorgeous piece by Jacquet de Mantua was such a blissful palate cleanser after two weeks of Messiah!
Hei mihi, Domine
Check out this GORGEOUS piece (thanks to David Hunt for the tip)!
Bach Chorales
In case you find yourself looking for a specific Bach chorale (like I did today), check out this resource with recordings of Bach's harmonizations!