Featured Artist: Magnificat

With a reputation for stylish performances and innovative programming, Magnificat is one of the world’s foremost early music ensembles. Formed in 1991 by its conductor, Philip Cave, Magnificat specializes in the restoration and performance of neglected choral masterpieces of the 16th and 17th centuries.More…

Latest Recordings

Philippe Rogier – Masses from the Missae Sex

Philippe Rogier
Domine Dominus noster

Thomas Tallis
Spem in alium

Magnificat has undertaken many successful recording projects in association with Linn Records, including a recording of Thomas Tallis’ forty-part motet Spem in alium that was hailed as “quite the best” by Gramophone Magazine. Most recently, Magnificat collaborated with His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts to record a third volume of music by Philippe Rogier, due to be released in November 2011.More…

  • News & Events


    NEWLY RELEASED ALBUM!
    Recording of Rogier Volume 3
    Magnificat’s third album of music by Philippe Rogier will be released by Linn Records on November 14th 2011. It contains two mass settings, motets and instrumental pieces by Rogier, Clemens and Cabezón. Please click
    here to download tracks or order the CD.
    NOW AVAILABLE:
    The Chorworks Podcast!
    The third episode of the Chorworks Podcast is now available! This episode features a discussion with the distinguished early music soprano, editor, and presenter, Sally Dunkley. Together, Philip and Sally explore the Requiem Mass and other music of the great Spanish renaissance composer Tomás Luis de Victoria, commemorating the 400th anniversary of his death. Click here to listen & download.
    January 16, 2012 - One Day Workshop
    An Evening with the Renaissance Singers of London.
    Visiting the UK? Save the date for an evening workshop in London on Monday 16th January. Sally Dunkley and Philip Cave present music from the Royal Courts of England and Spain. The workshop is presented by The Renaissance Singers of London. Click here for further details.
    January 21, 2012 - One Day Workshop
    The Glory of the Muses
    Visiting the UK? Save the date for a one-day workshop in Oxford on Saturday 21st January. Sally Dunkley and Philip Cave present music by three of the great English composers of the 16th century: Parsons, White and Byrd. Click here for further details.
    February 4, 2012 - Workshop & Concert
    Music from St Mark’s Basilica, Venice
    We will sing and study works by Adrian Willaert, Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli, Antonio Lotti, and Claudio Monteverdi. The workshop concludes with an informal concert at 5:00pm (free admission). Click here for further details.