A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry's Court

A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry's Court
Christmas 1400, London
Capella Romana - Alexander Lingas
Cappella Romana 427 [CD]

Contents:

    From the Services of Christmas Eve

  1. Sarum Responsory at Vespers for the Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord: Iudea et Hierusalem
  2. Acclamations Sung at the Prókypsis of the Emperor
  3. Kalophonic Polychrónion by Xenos Korones

    4. From the Services of Christmas Day

  4. Motet (Anon., English, first half of 14th c.): Ovet mundus letabundus
  5. Pentekostaria (Tropes of Psalm 50) for Christmas Matins
  6. Sarum Responsory from the Second Nocturn of Matins: O magnum mysterium
  7. From the First Kanon of Christmas Matins by Kosmas of Jerusalem (8th c.): Ode 9 with Megalynaria
  8. Kalophonic Megalynarion by St. John Koukouzeles and Katavasia of Ode 9
  9. Prosa from the Sarum Processionale: Te laudant alme Rex
  10. Entrance Antiphon: Hodie Christus natus est
  11. Prologue of the Kontakion for the Nativity of Christ by St. Romanos the Melodist (6th c.)
  12. Kyrie for Principal Double Feasts: Deus Creator omnium
  13. Gloria in excelsis (Anon., Old Hall MS)
  14. Communion Verse for Christmas by Agathon Korones

    15. At Second Vespers on Christmas Evening

  15. Antiphon before the Magnificat: Hodie Christus natus est
  16. Magnificat (Anon., English 14th c.)
  17. Antiphon after the Magnificat: Hodie Christus natus est

Performers: Spyridon Antonopoulos, John Michael Boyer, Kristen Buhler, John K. Cox, Photini Downie Robinson, Leslie Green, Erik Hundtoft, David Krueger, Kerry McCarthy, Catherine van der Salm, David Stutz

Playing time: 71'

Recording date: September 2022 (Portland, OR); released: 2023

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Todd M. McComb