Blow: Symphony Anthems

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with John Blow's "Symphony Anthems," released on August 5, 2016, under the Novum label. This exquisite collection of seven anthems showcases Blow's mastery of the Baroque style, offering a profound and uplifting experience that spans a full hour and thirteen minutes. The album opens with "God Spake Sometime in Visions" and closes with "I Was Glad," featuring a mix of well-known and lesser-explored works that highlight Blow's compositional prowess. Notably, the track "When the Son of Man" has been reconstructed by R. Quinney, providing a fresh perspective on Blow's original work. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rich and rewarding journey through the sacred and sublime.

John Blow, born in 1649, was a prominent English composer and organist of the Baroque era, renowned for his significant contributions to English music. As a chorister at the Chapel Royal and later the organist of Westminster Abbey, Blow's influence extended to his pupils, including the esteemed Henry Purcell. His only stage work, 'Venus and Adonis', is believed to have inspired Purcell's famous opera 'Dido and Aeneas'. Blow's compositions were frequently performed at St Paul's Cathedral, where he served as choirmaster, and he was later appointed Composer to the Chapel Royal. His legacy endures through his diverse and distinguished body of work, making him one of the most notable English composers of his time.

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