 Charles Brett (1941–2025)
George Frideric Handel
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Oratorio “Messiah”, HWV 56
John Elliot Gardiner (conductor), Margaret Marshall (soprano), Anthony Rolfe-Johnson (tenor), Robert Hale (bass baritone), Catherine Robbin (mezzo soprano), Charles Brett (countertenor), Saul Quirke (treble), English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir 
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Magnificat in D major, BWV 243
John Elliot Gardiner (conductor), Nancy Argenta (soprano), Charles Brett (countertenor), Anthony Rolfe-Johnson (tenor), David Thomas (bass), English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir 
Patricia Kwella - soprano II, Recorded: November 1983, London.Read moreCollapsePatricia Kwella - soprano II, Recorded: November 1983, London.
George Frideric Handel
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Opera “Rinaldo”, HWV 7
Jean-Claude Malgoire (conductor), Paul Esswood (counter-tenor), Ulrik Cold (bass), Carolyn Watkinson (contralto), Ileana Cotrubas (soprano), Charles Brett (countertenor), La Grande Ecurie et la Chambre du Roy Ensemble
Rinaldo (Highlights). Jeanette Scovotti (Armida), Ileana Cotrubas (Almirena), Carolyn Watkinson (Rinaldo), Paul Esswood (Goffredo), Charles Brett (Eustazio), Ulrik Cold (Argante). La Grande Écurie et La Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire - conductor. Label: Sony Classical.Read moreCollapseRinaldo (Highlights). Jeanette Scovotti (Armida), Ileana Cotrubas (Almirena), Carolyn Watkinson (Rinaldo), Paul Esswood (Goffredo), Charles Brett (Eustazio), Ulrik Cold (Argante). La Grande Écurie et La Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire - conductor. Label: Sony Classical.
Orlando de Lassus
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Madrigal `Matona mia cara` (Matona My Dear)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Cantata “Jesu, der du meine Seele”, BWV 78
Philippe Herreweghe (conductor), Peter Kooij (bass), Howard Crook (tenor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Ingrid Schmithuesen (soprano), La Chapelle Royale, Collegium Vocale Gent
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Philippe Herreweghe (conductor), Barbara Schlick (soprano), Peter Kooij (bass), Howard Crook (tenor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Catherine Patriasz (soprano), Collegium Vocale Gent
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Cantata “Lass, Fürstin, laß noch einen Strahl”, BWV 198
Philippe Herreweghe (conductor), Peter Kooij (bass), Howard Crook (tenor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Ingrid Schmithuesen (soprano), Collegium Vocale Gent
Matthew Locke
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The Tempest, incidental music to Shakespeare`s play (1674)
Christopher Hogwood (conductor), Charles Brett (countertenor), John York (piano), Academy of Ancient Music (Cambridge, England) 
John York Skinner (countertenor), Geoffrey Shaw (bass) / The Academy of Ancient Music/ All Saint Church, Petersham, Dec. 1975Read moreCollapseJohn York Skinner (countertenor), Geoffrey Shaw (bass) / The Academy of Ancient Music/ All Saint Church, Petersham, Dec. 1975
Henry Purcell
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“The Fairy Queen”, semi-opera, Z 629
Benjamin Britten (conductor), Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano), Norma Burrowes (Soprano), Alfreda Hodgson (contralto), Kenneth Sillito (violin), John Shirley-Quirk (bass-baritone), Charles Brett (countertenor), Peter Pears (tenor), James Bowman (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), English Chamber Orchestra, Ambrosian Opera Chorus 
Mary Wells — soprano; Peter Pears, Ian Partridge — tenors; Charles Brett, James Bowman — countertenors; John Shirley-Quirk — baritone; Owen Brannigan — bass. Ambrosian Opera Chorus. Recording - September 1970, Great Britain.Read moreCollapseMary Wells — soprano; Peter Pears, Ian Partridge — tenors; Charles Brett, James Bowman — countertenors; John Shirley-Quirk — baritone; Owen Brannigan — bass. Ambrosian Opera Chorus. Recording - September 1970, Great Britain.
George Frideric Handel
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St John Passion (disputed attribution)
Pal Nemeth (conductor), István Gáti (baritone), Maria Zadori (soprano), Ibolya Verebics (soprano), József Moldvay (bass-baritone), Charles Brett (countertenor), Judit Németh (mezzo-soprano), Capella Savaria
George Frideric Handel
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Oratorio “The Triumph of Time and Truth”, HWV 71
Denys Darlow (conductor), Emma Kirkby (soprano), Ian Partridge (tenor), Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Charles Brett (countertenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), London Handel Orchestra, London Handel Choir
Jacobus Arcadelt
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Il bianco e dolce cigno, libro I/ 1
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Henry Purcell
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Birthday ode for Queen Mary “Come Ye Sons of Art”, Z 323
John Elliot Gardiner (conductor), Felicity Lott (soprano), Charles Brett (countertenor), Thomas Allen (baritone), English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir
John Williams - countertenor. Equale Brass Ensemble. Recorded: February 1976, London.Read moreCollapseJohn Williams - countertenor. Equale Brass Ensemble. Recorded: February 1976, London.
Antonio Vivaldi
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Sequence “Stabat Mater” for contralto, strings and basso continuo in F minor, RV 621
Charles Brett (countertenor), Christian Mendoze , Musica Antiqua Toulon 
Recorded in Paris (France), October 1-3, 1993.Read moreCollapseRecorded in Paris (France), October 1-3, 1993.
Claudio Monteverdi
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Sixth Book of Madrigals for Five Voices : ¹ 1 `Lasciatemi morire`, SV107
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Claudio Monteverdi
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Sixth Book of Madrigals for Five Voices : ¹ 2 `Zefiro torna`, SV108
Charles Brett (countertenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone)
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Magister Franciscus
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Phiton, phiton, beste tres venimeuse, ballad
David Munrow (recorder), Martyn Hill (tenor), Christopher Hogwood (organ), Christopher Hogwood (harp), Charles Brett (countertenor), James Bowman (countertenor), David Corkhill (percussion), Michael Laird (trumpet), The Early Music Consort of London 
Geoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73Read moreCollapseGeoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73
Anonymous
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17th century
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone), Amaryllis Consort 
Fire! Fire! AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.Read moreCollapseFire! Fire!
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.
Andrea Gabrieli
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Due rose fresche (Two Fresh Roses) (madrigal)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Luca Marenzio
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Madrigal `Cruda Amarilli` (Cruel Amaryllis)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Solage
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Fumeux fume par fumee
David Munrow (recorder), Martyn Hill (tenor), Christopher Hogwood (organ), Christopher Hogwood (harp), Charles Brett (countertenor), James Bowman (countertenor), Michael Laird (trumpet), David Corkhill (percussion), The Early Music Consort of London 
James Bowman (counter-tenor), Geoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73Read moreCollapseJames Bowman (counter-tenor), Geoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73
Orlando de Lassus
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Madrigal `S`io esca vivo` (If I Am the Living Lure)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone)
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Thomas Morley
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My Bonnie Lass
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone), Amaryllis Consort 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.
Johannes de Meruco
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De home vray
David Munrow (recorder), Martyn Hill (tenor), Christopher Hogwood (organ), Christopher Hogwood (harp), Charles Brett (countertenor), James Bowman (countertenor), David Corkhill (percussion), Michael Laird (trumpet), The Early Music Consort of London 
Geoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73Read moreCollapseGeoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73
Orlando Gibbons
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The Silver Swan
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone), Amaryllis Consort 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.
Jehan Simon Hasprois
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Ma douce amour, ballad
David Munrow (recorder), Martyn Hill (tenor), Christopher Hogwood (organ), Christopher Hogwood (harp), Charles Brett (countertenor), James Bowman (countertenor), David Corkhill (percussion), Michael Laird (trumpet), The Early Music Consort of London 
Geoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73Read moreCollapseGeoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73
Antonio Vivaldi
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Psalm setting “Nisi Dominus” for contralto, viola d’amore, strings and basso continuo in G minor, RV 608
Charles Brett (countertenor), Christian Mendoze , Musica Antiqua Toulon
Recorded in Paris (France), October 1-3, 1993.Read moreCollapseRecorded in Paris (France), October 1-3, 1993.
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Cantata “Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot”, BWV 39
Philippe Herreweghe (conductor), Agnes Mellon (soprano), Charles Brett (countertenor), Peter Kooij (bass), Collegium Vocale Gent
John Blow
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Blessed is the man
David Willcocks (conductor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Marcus Creed , Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King`s College, Cambridge 
John Nixon - tenor, Peter Allwood - basses. Recording 1974, Cambridge.Read moreCollapseJohn Nixon - tenor, Peter Allwood - basses. Recording 1974, Cambridge.
Giuseppe Caimo
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Madrigal `Piangete valli` (Weep, Valleys)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Luca Marenzio
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Madrigal `Gia torna a rallegrar l`aria e la terra` (Air and Earth Are Already Turning to Good Cheer)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone)
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi
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Madrigal `Viver lieto voglio` (I Want to Live Joyfully)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Oracio Vecchi
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So ben, mi, c`ha bon tempo (The Weather is Good) (madrigal)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Grimace
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A l`arme, A l`arme, virele
David Munrow (recorder), Martyn Hill (tenor), Christopher Hogwood (organ), Christopher Hogwood (harp), Charles Brett (countertenor), James Bowman (countertenor), Michael Laird (trumpet), David Corkhill (percussion), The Early Music Consort of London 
James Bowman (counter-tenor), Geoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73Read moreCollapseJames Bowman (counter-tenor), Geoffrey Shaw (baritone), Michael Laird (cornet), Iaan Wilson (cornet), Alan Lumsden (cornet, sackbut, recorder, slide trumpet), Roger Brenner (sackbut), Oliver Brookes (recorder, crumhorn, viol, rebec, crwth), David Corkhill (percussion) & other / (recorder, crumhorn, shawm, kortholt, bagpipes & dir.) / Abbey Road Studios, London, 1972-73
Michael East
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Poor Is The Life
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone), Amaryllis Consort 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.
Philippe de Monte
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Madrigal `Leggiadre ninfe` (Graceful Nymphs)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
John Blow
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God spake sometimes in visions
David Willcocks (conductor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Marcus Creed , Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King`s College, Cambridge
John Nixon - tenor, Peter Allwood - basses. Recording 1974, Cambridge.Read moreCollapseJohn Nixon - tenor, Peter Allwood - basses. Recording 1974, Cambridge.
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Cantata “Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten”, BWV 93
Philippe Herreweghe (conductor), Agnes Mellon (soprano), Charles Brett (countertenor), Peter Kooij (bass), Howard Crook (tenor), Collegium Vocale Gent
Marcantonio Negri
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Torneo amoroso (Tournament of Love)
Andrew Lawrence-King (harp), Ian Partridge (tenor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Robert Ramsey
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Sleep Freshly Birth
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone), Amaryllis Consort 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in 1987.
Giaches de Wert
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Vezzosi augelli (Charming Eyes) (madrigal)
Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Jennifer Smith (soprano), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (baritone) 
AMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.Read moreCollapseAMARYLLIS CONSORT; Stephen Roberts. Recorded in England, 1986.
Michel Lambert
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First Lesson for Thursday of Holy Week
Ivete Piveteau (conductor/harpsichord/organ), Howard Crook (tenor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Nataly Schtuzman (contralto) 
Noemi RIME (soprano); Philippe FOULON (viola da gamba); Mauricio BURAGLIA (theorbo). Recorded by Radio-France, 1989.Read moreCollapseNoemi RIME (soprano); Philippe FOULON (viola da gamba); Mauricio BURAGLIA (theorbo). Recorded by Radio-France, 1989.
Michel Lambert
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Second and Third Lessons for Thursday of Holy Week
Ivete Piveteau (conductor/harpsichord/organ), Howard Crook (tenor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Nataly Schtuzman (contralto)
Noemi RIME (soprano); Philippe FOULON (viola da gamba); Mauricio BURAGLIA (theorbo). Recorded by Radio-France, 1989.Read moreCollapseNoemi RIME (soprano); Philippe FOULON (viola da gamba); Mauricio BURAGLIA (theorbo). Recorded by Radio-France, 1989.
Michel Lambert
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Three Lessons for Good Friday
Ivete Piveteau (conductor/harpsichord/organ), Howard Crook (tenor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Nataly Schtuzman (contralto)
Noemi RIME (soprano); Philippe FOULON (viola da gamba); Mauricio BURAGLIA (theorbo). Recorded by Radio-France, 1989.Read moreCollapseNoemi RIME (soprano); Philippe FOULON (viola da gamba); Mauricio BURAGLIA (theorbo). Recorded by Radio-France, 1989.
Michel Lambert
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Three Lessons for Wednesday of Holy Week
Ivete Piveteau (conductor/harpsichord/organ), Howard Crook (tenor), Charles Brett (countertenor), Nataly Schtuzman (contralto)
Noemi RIME (soprano); Philippe FOULON (viola da gamba); Mauricio BURAGLIA (theorbo). Recorded by Radio-France, 1989.Read moreCollapseNoemi RIME (soprano); Philippe FOULON (viola da gamba); Mauricio BURAGLIA (theorbo). Recorded by Radio-France, 1989.
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