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| 1. I Was Glad - Sir Hubert Parry |
| 2. The Lord Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23) - Charles Hylton Stewart |
| 3. I Waited for the Lord - Felix Mendelssohn |
| 4. Evening Hymn - Henry Balfour Gardiner |
| 5. Let the people praise thee, O god - William Mathias |
| 6. Placare Christe Servulis - Marcel Dupre |
| 7. Magnificat (St Paul's Service) - Herbert Howells |
| 8. Nunc dimittis (st Paul's Service) - Herbert Howells |
| 9. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral |
| 10. The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended - Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral |
| 11. There's a wideness in Gos's mercy - Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral |
| 12. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral |
| 13. Miserere - Gregorio Allegri |
| 14. God Be in My Head - John Rutter |
| 15. Magnificat in C - Sir Charles Villiers Stanford |
| 16. Nunc dimittis in C - Sir Charles Villiers Stanford |
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By afficianado
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I found this finely produced/generously filled -but budget price- album a superb disc of the world-renowned English Cathedral choral tradition at its very best.
Amongst the items is perhaps the most atmospheric recording I have yet to hear of the famous Allegri'Misereri'- the lone boy treble's 'high C's' floating -haunting and mesmerising- beautifully up and around Wren's massive dome.
As well as famous anthems -all given complete-, there are well-loved hymns such as "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" and "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended" -all with wonderful descants.
Although the sound is perhaps rather hard (Wren's massive Portland stone building and ambience) nevertheless, the disc somehow remains intensely beautiful.
The cover picture is misleading -it is in fact the full choir (men and boys) rather than merely the trebles as photographed.
With complete texts enclosed, I doubt if there can be a better bargain at any price for anyone wishing to sample (or to give to a friend) the beauty of heaven-inspired music -surely the English Cathedral tradition at its very finest.
Amongst the items is perhaps the most atmospheric recording I have yet to hear of the famous Allegri'Misereri'- the lone boy treble's 'high C's' floating -haunting and mesmerising- beautifully up and around Wren's massive dome.
As well as famous anthems -all given complete-, there are well-loved hymns such as "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" and "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended" -all with wonderful descants.
Although the sound is perhaps rather hard (Wren's massive Portland stone building and ambience) nevertheless, the disc somehow remains intensely beautiful.
The cover picture is misleading -it is in fact the full choir (men and boys) rather than merely the trebles as photographed.
With complete texts enclosed, I doubt if there can be a better bargain at any price for anyone wishing to sample (or to give to a friend) the beauty of heaven-inspired music -surely the English Cathedral tradition at its very finest.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By John Crimp
Amazon Verified Purchase
This CD contains 5 anthems, 2 Evening Services, a psalm, 4 hymns, an organ work and Allegri's "Miserere". Only the organ piece by Dupre seems out of place (but it is only just over 2 minutes long). All lovers of Church music will appreciate this CD. John Scott, the Music Director, has honed a fine choir here in his 21 years in the job. It is hard to pick out highlights as all the tracks are well performed, but I especially enjoyed the "Miserere", the Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C, Balfour Gardiner's "Evening Hymn" and Maurice Bevan's setting of the hymn "There's a wideness in God's mercy".
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By "graham4153"
This recording is the perfect introduction to a wide range of sacred choral pieces. The performances are great; especially the ethereal rendition of 'The Lord is my Shepherd', the glorious 'I Was Glad' and the mesmerising Evening Service in C by Stanford - the Nunc Dimittis is outstanding. This CD is a wonderful accompaniment to a relaxed Sunday afternoon - pour yourself a cup of coffee (or better still a large glass of red wine), surround yourself with the Sunday papers, sit back, put on this CD and enjoy!
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Inspiring
A good mix of diverse musical pieces sung by a very inspirational choir. Listen and relax and imagine yourself in that beautiful building Westminster Abbey.
Published 11 months ago by OldJudy
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Just what I wanted
A very good recording. Had all the pieces on it that I wanted to hear. Reasonably priced too. 'Dear Lord and Father of Mankind' is not usually on many other discs.
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. Lorna Davis
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Peace and tranquility
This is a perfect introduction to a range of sacred choral works. The performances are inspiring; particularly the ethereal setting of 'The Lord Is My Shepherd' and the glorious... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2003 by "graham4153"
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