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Track Listings
| 1. Requiem Aeternam |
| 2. Kontakion Of The Departed |
| 3. Selig Sind Die Toten |
| 4. Blessed Are They |
| 5. Funeral Ikos |
| 6. Domine Jesu Christe |
| 7. O Quam Gloriosum |
| 8. Psalm 121/Requiem Aeternam |
| 9. The Evening-Watch |
| 10. Steal Away |
| 11. There Is An Old Belief |
| 12. O Quanta Qualia |
| 13. Justorum Animae |
| 14. Deep River |
| 15. In Paradisum |
| 16. O Felix Anima |
| 17. Audivi Vocem De Caelo |
| 18. Faire Is The Heaven |
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Blessed Spirit is the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge's follow-up to Illumina. Where before the theme connecting a millennium of music was light, here it is the soul's progress "At our departing", on "Toward the gate of heaven" and finally, into "The heavenly kingdom". Produced with understated dignity by John Rutter, the music is a deliberate drawing together of many traditions--Protestant, Catholic, eastern orthodox, American spiritual--with each of the three sections introduced by Gregorian chant. From Hildegard of Bingen to John Tavener, from Kiev chant to H Walford Davis' setting of Psalm 121, from Tchaikovsky's "Blessed are they" to the slave song "Deep River", a tapestry of sound emerges which binds together the Christian beliefs expressed consistently across the centuries, transcending divisions in worship and musical traditions. Solemn and deeply moving as such celebration of the dead must be, emotions range through sorrow to acceptance and on to the final uplifting images of the unimaginable in William Harris' sublime "Faire is the heaven". A finely sung programme, which really is more than the sum of its very beautiful parts. ----Gary S Dalkin
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A very interesting program of musical pieces from Gregorian chant through to American spirituals and Tavener. Preformed by the superb and renowned Clare College Choir of Cambridge in the Lady Chapel of the Ely Cathedral, the singing and the sound produced is exceptional for most of the works. The Tchaikovsky work: "Blessed are They" N.7 from 9 Sacred Pieces is however not well showcased by the acoustics nor by the singing approach, but this is the only piece among 18 which is less than exhilarating and sublime. With the exception of the Tchaikovsky this is a magnificent recording. A desert island choice definitely.Cambridge Clare College Choir: Illumina
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
"Journey to Heaven"
20 Dec 2000
The theme of this CD, "Blessed Spirit" is the music of heaven & our journey to heaven. You can tell John Rutter had a part in producing this beautiful music. It's an imaginary voyage, of course, with 18 selections presented here, and it is some of the most peaceful & beautiful music you might ever hear performed by the wonderful Clare College Choir. It's a inspiring collection of music from different eras and traditions. It's great to sit back, relax, and just let go and enjoy the music and beautiful voices of this choir. This is a follow-up to "Ilumina" , another great choral CD, and this marks the second appearance of the Choir of Clare College on this label. Highly recommended.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Soothing, Relaxing and Fulfilling
16 Nov 2005
As I was driving home one evening, I was tuned into National Public Radio as "Faire is the Heaven" was played. The emotional outburst that followed immediately caused me to purchase this recording. It is simply heavenly. The tone quality and blend of these singers is amazing. Even on average computer speakers, the sounds will take you to a different place.
I highly reccomend this album.
I highly reccomend this album.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Religious Music
25 Jun 2009
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This is an excellent presentation of religious music. The quality is consistant from start to finish.
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