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~ 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
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,644 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Dona nobis pacem: I. Agnus Dei -Yvonne Kenny/Bryn Terfel/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 4:01£0.69
Listen  2. Dona nobis pacem: II. Beat! beat! drums! -Yvonne Kenny/Bryn Terfel/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 3:56£0.69
Listen  3. Dona nobis pacem: III. Reconciliation -Yvonne Kenny/Bryn Terfel/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 7:09£1.89
Listen  4. Dona nobis pacem: IV. Dirge for Two Veterans -Yvonne Kenny/Bryn Terfel/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox11:37£1.89
Listen  5. Dona nobis pacem: V. The Angel of Death has been abroad -Yvonne Kenny/Bryn Terfel/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 3:28£0.69
Listen  6. Dona nobis pacem: VI. O man greatly belovedYvonne Kenny/Bryn Terfel/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 8:34£1.89
Listen  7. Sancta Civitas: I was in the spirit (Lento)Philip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 5:09£0.69
Listen  8. Sancta Civitas: And I saw Heaven opened (Allegro)Philip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 2:24£0.69
Listen  9. Sancta Civitas: And I saw an angel standing in the sun (Meno mosso)Philip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 1:34£0.69
Listen10. Sancta Civitas: Babylon the great is fallen (Lento)Philip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 5:19£0.69
Listen11. Sancta Civitas: Rejoice over her O Heavens (Allegro moderato)Philip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 3:19£0.69
Listen12. Sancta Civitas: And I saw a new heaven (Adagio)Philip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 5:23£0.69
Listen13. Sancta Civitas: Therefore are they before the throne of God (Poco meno largo)Philip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 1:14£0.69
Listen14. Sancta Civitas: And I saw a pure riverPhilip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 2:33£0.69
Listen15. Sancta Civitas: Holy, Holy, Holy (Andante sostenuto)Philip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 3:11£0.69
Listen16. Sancta Civitas: Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory (Poco animato)Philip Langridge/Bryn Terfel/Choir of St Paul's Cathedral/London Symphony Chorus/London Symphony Orchestra/Richard Hickox 4:00£0.69

On this CD:
  1. Dona nobis pacem
    Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Performed by London Symphony Chorus
    with Yvonne Kenny, Bryn Terfel
    Conducted by Richard Hickox

  2. 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
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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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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Choral Masterpieces., 25 Feb 2005
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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15 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
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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