Robert Fayrfax: Music for Tudor Kings and Queens

Robert Fayrfax is one of the earliest of the great Tudor composers, already well into his career at the turn of the 16th century. To celebrate the quincentenary of his death, the outstanding Ensemble Pro Victoria put together this collection of pieces written (as the title indicates) for monarchs of the period, including his astringent Magnificat regale and a lovely Salve Regina setting. All of his known secular works (seven courtly songs) are included as well, and they make an interesting contrast to the sacred pieces.