Tomás Luis de Victoria: God's Composer (Coro DVD)

Harry Christophers and The Sixteen join Simon Russell Beale as he travels to Spain to discover the music of Tomás Luis de Victoria - one of the greatest choral composer of the Renaissance.

The Sacred Music journey continues with this special celebration marking the 400th anniversary of the death of the Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria. One of the greatest choral composer of the Renaissance, Victoria devoted his life to the church and his music is profoundly spiritual. Interwoven with Victoria’s music, this documentary follows Simon Russell Beale as he takes us through the life and times of Victoria. Harry Christophers and his award-winning ensemble, The Sixteen, perform Victoria’s music in the glorious setting of the Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes in Madrid, founded in 1606 by Philip III in Victoria's lifetime.

Born in 1548, Tomás Luis de Victoria was fortunate to live at the height of the Counter-Reformation, at a time of great vitality in the Roman Church. Music and musicians played a prominent role in encouraging religious regeneration, so there were many opportunities for a musician of Victoria’s talent. Victoria devoted his life to the service of God and the music performed in this programme opens a window onto the world of this intensely spiritual man – scholar, mystic, priest, singer, organist and composer - six persons all rolled into one. This is an opportunity to celebrate his life and his creations, some of the most glorious work of the late Renaissance and the Spanish Golden Age.

Bonus Features include:
- Exclusive Interviews - members of The Sixteen discuss Victoria
- Sacred Music Series One and An Easter Celebration DVD trailers
- 6 Bonus Audio Tracks taken from a selection of The Sixteen’s celebrated Victoria CDs
- Related Recordings by The Sixteen
- Artist Biographies and Images