Canite tuba: Music for Advent and Christmas RES10262 One important characteristic of the

One important characteristic of the work is the congregational hymns are taken from the collection of English tunes

Robert Smith (viola da gamba) and Guillermo Brachetta (harpsichord) – perform an exquisite programme of French Baroque chamber works focusing on a theme of ‘musical portraits’

mainly marking the earlier part of Rameau’s career and charting the development of the future prolific opera and ballet composer

Generally regarded as the regenerator of the Italian art song

with music of places and peoples

Canite tuba: Music for Advent and Christmas RES10262 One important characteristic of theOnyx Brass Music written to celebrate Advent and the festival of Christmas spans many centuries with composers from all periods of western music penning works to mark this time of both preparation and joy at the mystical events surrounding the birth of Christ. Acclaimed quintet Onyx Brass present a programme of well and lesser known works both written for, and associated with, Advent and Christmas. Album Booklet (PDF) About the Artists: Onyx Brass