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Vaughan Williams: Choral Works

~ Ralph Vaughan Williams (Composer), Richard Hickox (Conductor), London Symphony Chorus (Orchestra), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Yvonne Kenny (Performer), et al.

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Performer: Yvonne Kenny, Bryn Terfel, Philip Langridge
Orchestra: London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Richard Hickox
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Audio CD (23 Aug 1993)
SPARS Code: DDD
Number of Discs: 1
Label: British Composers
ASIN: B000002RTA
Other Editions: MP3 Download

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Dona nobis pacem
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by London Symphony Chorus
with Yvonne Kenny, Bryn Terfel
Conducted by Richard Hickox
Sancta civitas
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Performed by St Paul's Cathedral Choir, London Symphony Chorus
with Philip Langridge, Bryn Terfel
Conducted by Richard Hickox

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5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing performances of two masterpieces, 10 Sep 2001

By	Samer T Ismail "SF & classical music fan" (Danbury, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Whether 'Sancta civitas' or 'Dona nobis pacem' is the greater work is subject to debate. But both receive first-rate recordings on this disc.

Hickox's recording of "Dona nobis pacem" is excellent (I rate it second, just a shade behind the late Robert Shaw's on Telarc); the singing is first-rate throughout, and the finale is a roller coaster of emotions, from fear to joy to quiet dignity. Yvonne Kenny in particular handles her solos effortlessly.

Hickox's 'Sancta' will be, almost without question, the standard for any future recordings of the work. Using all the forces RVW recommended--especially the organ--the net result is incredible: the finale, "Heaven and earth are full of thy glory," is simply overwhelming, an incredible onslaught of sound, followed by one of the great surprises in all of 20th century music. And there are moments of great beauty as well: "Babylon the great is fallen" is a hushed lament (handled with even more skill than Walton's setting of the same text in "Belshazzar's Feast"), while "And I saw a new Heaven" is simply ravishing.

I recommend this CD highly and without reservation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Choral Masterpieces., 25 Feb 2005

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Neither work is particularly well known, even among enthusiasts for Vaughan Williams music. Don't let that put you off. Both are original and gripping works and Sancta Civitas is an extraordinary piece unlike any other work I know. It is the work in which the composer found the unique colours and dissonance that would lead to works like Job and the Fourth Symphony and is, perhaps, even finer than those great works. It is certainly original. The only previous recording that came anywhere near to doing the work justice was that conducted by Sir David Willcocks. This new account is in the same class and has the benefit of a superb modern recording that the earlier record cannot match. I genuinely believe that Sancta Civitas is one of Vaughan Williams' most under-rated works. Dona Nobis Pacem is also given a great performance here. This marvellous work was very popular before the Second World War and the tone of anguish and resolve is very special. The soloists are superb, the choir and orchestra unusually well balanced and Hickox paces both works to perfection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars DON`T MISS THIS MASTERPIECE, 13 Sep 2001

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THIS UNDERATED CHORAL WORK REALLY (IN CRUDE WORDS) BEAT, MANY XX CENTURY CHORAL MUSIC, LIKE PSALMS SYMPHONY OR CANTATA PROFANA, ETC. TERFEL BREATHS COMPASIOM IN EVERY WORD FOR THOSE WHO DIED IN BATTLE. THE CHORUS AND ORCHESTRAL DISPLAYS A RARE AND UNIQUE COMMITMENT. YOU MIGHT HAVE THIS!

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Excellent choral music not often heard. The two religious items are difficult to do well but here beautifully sung by soloists and choir. Excellently recorded by EMI.

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