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This week's show takes us to England, where we'll hear music by lesser-known English composers like John Sheppard, who was active as a singer in the Tudor royal chapel, and William Whyte, who left behind wonderful pieces for viol consort. Our performers include the US-based ensemble Abendmusik, and Stile Antico.

  • William Whyte    Fantasia No. 14    Abendmusik
  • William Whyte    Fantasia No. 6    Abendmusik
  • William Whyte    Fantasia No. 4    Abendmusik
  • Thomas Tomkins    Adieu, ye city-prisoning towers    I Fagiolini
  • Thomas Tomkins    Galliard No. 92    Abendmusik
  • William Whyte    Pavan No. 1    Abendmusik
  • William Whyte    Fantasia No. 3    Abendmusik
  • William Whyte    Pavan No. 2    Abendmusik
  • Robert Wylkynson    Jesus autem transiens/Credo in Deum    The Sixteen
  • John Sheppard    Te Deum    Stile Antico
  • Henry Purcell    Chacony    Accademia Bizantina
  • Henry Purcell    Fairest Isle from 'King Arthur'    Andreas Scholl, countertenor
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