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Charles Brett (27 Oct 1941 - )

Male Person - United Kingdom English counter-tenor active in late 20th century

Recordings by (2)

  1. Anécdota 0:26 (2008)
  2. Bach, J S: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: IV. Osanna - Agnus Dei (Alto) 5:27 (05 Jan 2009)

On Recordings (50)

Conducted

  1. Come, Sable Night 5:36 Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort, Charles Brett (1987)
  2. Oyez! Has any Found a Lad? 1:38 Thomas Tomkins (1987)
  3. All Creatures now are Merry Minded 1:55 Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort & Charles Brett (1987)
  4. Though Amaryllis Dance in Green 2:27 William Byrd (1987)
  5. Come Away, Sweet Love 1:30 Thomas Greaves (1987)
  6. Draw on Sweet Night 5:13 Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort, Charles Brett (1987)
  7. There is a Ladie, Sweet and Kind 2:08 Thomas Ford (1987)
  8. Adew, Sweet Amarillis 3:03 Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort, Charles Brett (1987)
  9. Poor is the Life 1:17 Michael East (1987)
  10. Harke all ye Lovely Saints Above 3:10 Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort, Charles Brett (1987)
  11. What is our Life 4:22 Orlando Gibbons (1987)
  12. My Bonny Lasse, She Smyleth 1:58 Thomas Morley (1987)
  13. Retire, my Troubled Soul 3:25 Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort, Charles Brett (1987)
  14. The Silver Swanne 1:32 Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort & Charles Brett (1987)
  15. Sleep, Fleshly Birth 6:06 Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort, Charles Brett (1987)
  16. Fyer, Fyer 3:53 Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort, Charles Brett (1987)

Vocals

  1. They that go down to the sea in ships (Z.57) 9:40 Charles Brett, Inia Te Wiata, Brian Runnett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, George Guest (1964) countertenor vocals
  2. Lord, how long wilt thou be angry? (Z.25) 3:48 Charles Brett, Wilfred Brown, Christopher Keyte, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett, George Guest (1964) countertenor vocals
  3. O sing unto the Lord a new song, Z.44 13:23 Roger Parker, Charles Brett, Wilfred Brown, Christopher Keyte, Brian Runnett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, George Guest (1964) countertenor vocals
  4. Who Hath Believed Our Report, Z.64 8:28 Charles Brett, Wilfred Brown, Robert Tear, Christopher Keyte, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett, George Guest (1964) countertenor vocals
  5. "My beloved spake" (Z.28) 10:45 Charles Brett, Robert Tear, Christopher Bevan, Christopher Keyte, Brian Runnett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, George Guest (1964) countertenor vocals
  6. Funeral Sentences: "Man that is born", Z. 27 / "In the midst of life", Z. 17b / "Thou know'st, Lord", Z. 58b 12:27 Charles Brett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Ian Partridge, Forbes Robinson, Stephen Cleobury, Jane Ryan, George Guest (1972) countertenor vocals
  7. Te Deum and Jubilate Deo in D major, Z. 232: I. "We praise thee" 4:59 José Luis García, James Bowman, Charles Brett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Ian Partridge, Forbes Robinson, Stephen Cleobury, English Chamber Orchestra, George Guest (1972) countertenor vocals
  8. Te Deum and Jubilate Deo in D major, Z. 232: II. "Thou art the King of Glory" 5:23 José Luis García, James Bowman, Charles Brett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Ian Partridge, Forbes Robinson, Stephen Cleobury, English Chamber Orchestra, George Guest (1972) countertenor vocals
  9. Motet: Trop plus est belle - Biaute paree - Je ne sui 2:18 Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow (1973) countertenor vocals
  10. Double Ballade: Quant Theseus - Ne quier veoir 2:08 Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow (1973) countertenor vocals
  11. Double Ballade: Armes, amours - Ô flour des flours 2:49 Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow (1973) countertenor vocals
  12. Motet: De Bon Espoir - Puis que la douce 2:48 Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow (1973) countertenor vocals
  13. Motet: Hareu! hareu! - Helas! ou sera pris confors 1:50 Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow (1973) countertenor vocals
  14. Virelai: Douce dame jolie 2:10 Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow (1973) choir vocals
  15. Christe, qui lux es 4:14 James Bowman, Charles Brett, Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow (1976)
  16. Qui es promesses de fortune 1:56 James Bowman, Charles Brett, David Munrow, Early Music Consort of London (1976)
  17. Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, XLIV. Duet (Alto & Tenor) "O Death, where is thy sting?" 1:19 Charles Brett, Catherine Robbin, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (Nov 1982) countertenor vocals
  18. Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 17. “He shall feed His flock” – Duetto 4:27 Charles Brett, Margaret Marshall, Catherine Robbin, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (Nov 1982) countertenor vocals
  19. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 20. “He was despised” – Aria 10:11 Charles Brett, Catherine Robbin, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (Nov 1982) countertenor vocals
  20. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 32. “Thou art gone up on high” – Aria 3:16 Charles Brett, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (Nov 1982) countertenor vocals
  21. Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, VI. Air (Alto) "But who may abide the day of His coming?" 4:18 Charles Brett, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (Nov 1982) countertenor vocals
  22. Magnificat, BWV 243: IX. Aria (alto) "Esurientes implevit bonis" 2:46 Charles Brett, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists (18 Feb 1985) countertenor vocals
  23. Magnificat, BWV 243: X. Aria (Terzetto) (sopranos I & II, alto) "Suscepit Israel" 2:01 Nancy Argenta, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, Patrizia Kwella, Charles Brett (18 Feb 1985) countertenor vocals
  24. Magnificat, BWV 243: VI. Aria (Duetto) (alto, tenor) "Et misericordia" 3:25 Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, Charles Brett (18 Feb 1985) countertenor vocals
  25. Jubilate, HWV. 279: I. O be joyful in the Lord 2:06 Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music (1985) countertenor vocals
  26. Jubilate, HWV. 279: V. For the Lord is gracious 3:34 Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, David Thomas, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music (1985) countertenor vocals
  27. Utrecht Te Deum, HWV. 278: IV. When Thou took'st upon Thee / Thou sittest at the right hand 3:43 Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, Paul Elliott, Emma Kirkby, Judith Nelson, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music (1985) countertenor vocals
  28. Utrecht Te Deum, HWV. 278: V. We believe that Thou shalt come 2:45 Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, Emma Kirkby, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music (1985) countertenor vocals
  29. Utrecht Te Deum, HWV. 278: II. To Thee all angels cry aloud / To Thee Cherubin and Seraphin 2:06 Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, Emma Kirkby, Judith Nelson, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music (1985) countertenor vocals
  30. Jubilate, HWV. 279: III. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God 2:39 Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music (1985) countertenor vocals
  31. In ecclesiis 8:00 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (1987) countertenor vocals
  32. Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting all Alone 1:31 The Amaryllis Consort, Robert Aldwinckle & Charles Brett (1987) countertenor vocals
  33. O magnum mysterium 3:45 Charles Brett, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stephen Cleobury (1987) solo, countertenor vocals, countertenor vocals
  34. Quem vidistis pastores? 9:30 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (1987) countertenor vocals

Credited as (64)

  1. Händel; John Eliot Gardiner, Margaret Marshall, Catherine Robbin, Anthony Rolfe-Johnson, Robert Hale, Charles Brett, Saul Quirke, Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
  2. Händel; Margaret Marshall, Catherine Robbin, Anthony Rolfe-Johnson, Robert Hale, Charles Brett, Saul Quirke, Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
  3. J S Bach; Barbara Schlick, Agnès Mellon, Gérard Lesne, Charles Brett, Howard Crook, Christoph Prégardien, Peter Kooy, Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe
  4. Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, Charles Brett
  5. Charles Brett, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists
  6. Nancy Argenta, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, Patrizia Kwella, Charles Brett
  7. J. S. Bach; Chorus and Orchestra of Collegium Vocale, Philippe Herreweghe, Barbara Schlick, Catherine Patriasz, Charles Brett, Howard Crook, Peter Kooy
  8. Charles Brett, Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe
  9. James Bowman, Charles Brett, Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow
  10. Elly Ameling, Charles Brett, Norma Burrowes, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Martyn Hill, Peter Knapp, John Noble, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Robert Tear, Early Music Consort of London, Philip Ledger
  11. Charles Brett, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stephen Cleobury
  12. Philippe Herreweghe, Charles Brett, Collegium Vocale Gent
  13. Charles Brett, Winchester Cathedral Choir, The Brandenburg Consort, David Hill
  14. Charles Brett, John Elwes, Winchester Cathedral Choir, The Brandenburg Consort, David Hill
  15. Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, Emma Kirkby, Judith Nelson, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music
  16. Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, Paul Elliott, Emma Kirkby, Judith Nelson, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music
  17. Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, Emma Kirkby, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music
  18. Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music
  19. Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music
  20. Charles Brett, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump, David Thomas, Simon Preston, Academy of Ancient Music
  21. Charles Brett & Alfred Deller
  22. Charles Brett, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner
  23. Charles Brett, Margaret Marshall, Catherine Robbin, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner
  24. Charles Brett, Catherine Robbin, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner
  25. Charles Brett, Catherine Robbin, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner
  26. Charles Brett, Monteverdi Orchestra, Sir John Eliot Gardiner
  27. James Bowman, Charles Brett, David Munrow, Early Music Consort of London
  28. Charles Brett, Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow
  29. James Bowman, Charles Brett, Geoffrey Shaw, Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow
  30. Charles Brett, Martyn Hill, Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow
  31. David James, Charles Brett, James Bowman, Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow
  32. Charles Brett, James Bowman, Early Music Consort of London, David Munrow
  33. Charles Brett, James Bowman, Martyn Hill, David Munrow
  34. Sir Thomas Allen, Charles Brett, Felicity Lott, Monteverdi Choir, John Williams, Equale Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, Sir John Eliot Gardiner
  35. The Amaryllis Consort & Charles Brett, Robert Aldwinckle
  36. Charles Brett, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Eiddwen Harrhy, Felicity Lott, Ian Partridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Philip Ledger
  37. Charles Brett, Ian Partridge, Stephen Roberts, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Philip Ledger
  38. Charles Brett, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Eiddwen Harrhy, Dame Felicity Lott, Ian Partridge, Stephen Roberts, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Philip Ledger
  39. Charles Brett, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Ian Partridge, Stephen Roberts, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Philip Ledger
  40. Charles Brett, Inia Te Wiata, Brian Runnett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, George Guest
  41. Charles Brett, Robert Tear, Christopher Bevan, Christopher Keyte, Brian Runnett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, George Guest
  42. Charles Brett, Wilfred Brown, Christopher Keyte, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett, George Guest
  43. Charles Brett, Wilfred Brown, Robert Tear, Christopher Keyte, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Brian Runnett, George Guest
  44. Robert Aldwinckle, The Amaryllis Consort, Charles Brett
  45. Purcell; The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, The English Chamber Orchestra, Symphoniae Sacrae, Charles Brett, James Bowman, Ian Partridge, Forbes Robinson, George Guest
  46. Roger Parker, Charles Brett, Wilfred Brown, Christopher Keyte, Brian Runnett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, George Guest
  47. José Luis García, James Bowman, Charles Brett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Ian Partridge, Forbes Robinson, Stephen Cleobury, English Chamber Orchestra, George Guest
  48. Charles Brett, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Ian Partridge, Forbes Robinson, Stephen Cleobury, Jane Ryan, George Guest
  49. The Amaryllis Consort, Charles Brett
  50. Judith Nelson,Emma Kirkby,Charles Brett,Rogers Covey‐Crump, Paul Elliott, David Thomas,The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music,Simon Preston
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Links (8)

Official Homepages

  1. https://www.charlesbrett.com/

Other Databases

  1. https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb138918399
  2. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83194268
  3. https://d-nb.info/gnd/134336658

Discogs

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/833205

Allmusic

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0002175989

VIAF ID

  1. http://viaf.org/viaf/59268907

Biographies

  1. http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Brett-Charles.htm