One CD with 75 minutes of music. Thomas Tallis was active during the reigns of King Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, dying in 1585 a celebrated composer. Today he is acknowledged as the Father of English Church Music. Among the 13 pieces on this CD is the first recording of an erlay version of his grand six-part Gaude gloriosa dei mater, wtih words by Henry VIII's last wife Queen Katherine Parr. Alamire, an award winning consort specializing in medieval and early modern choral music, performs, accompanied by Fretwork, directed by David Skinner. Classical Communications Ltd. 2017. NEW. $16.00