Experience the resplendent sounds of St. Paul's Cathedral Choir with their album "Canticles from St Paul's: Walmisley, Stanford, Wood, Tippett etc." This exquisite collection, released in 2014 under the Hyperion label, showcases the choir's mastery of choral music, particularly within the Anglican liturgy. The album spans a rich tapestry of compositions, featuring works by renowned composers such as Thomas Attwood Walmisley, Charles Villiers Stanford, Charles Wood, and Michael Tippett, among others.
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a testament to the choir's versatility and skill, encompassing a variety of canticles and services that highlight the beauty and depth of sacred choral music. From the majestic "Magnificat" and "Nunc dimittis" settings to the triumphant "Coronation Te Deum" and the serene "Jubilate," each track is performed with precision and passion under the direction of Andrew Carwood and accompanied by the esteemed organist Simon Johnson.
The album is a celebration of the Anglican liturgy's crowning glory, offering a diverse range of musical styles and compositions that have been carefully curated to provide a comprehensive and enriching listening experience. Whether you are a devotee of choral music or simply appreciate the artistry of the human voice, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of these sacred works, performed by one of the world's most renowned choirs.
Benedicite, omnia operaMalcolm Archer, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood, Simon Johnson
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in D Minor: I. MagnificatThomas Attwood Walmisley, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood, Simon Johnson
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in D Minor: II. Nunc dimittisThomas Attwood Walmisley, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood, Simon Johnson
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis "Collegium Sancti Johannis Cantabrigiense": I. MagnificatMichael Tippett, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood, Simon Johnson
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis "Collegium Sancti Johannis Cantabrigiense": II. Nunc dimittisMichael Tippett, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood, Simon Johnson
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in F Minor: I. MagnificatAlan Gray, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in F Minor: II. Nunc dimittisAlan Gray, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
Coronation Te DeumWilliam Walton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood, Simon Johnson
Service in B-Flat Major, Op. 10, Evening Canticle: I. MagnificatCharles Villiers Stanford, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood, Simon Johnson
Service in B-Flat Major, Op. 10, Evening Canticle: II. Nunc dimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood, Simon Johnson
JubilateAlec Roth, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in F Major "Collegium Regale": I. MagnificatCharles Wood, Andrew Carwood, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in F Major "Collegium Regale": II. Nunc dimittisCharles Wood, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, Andrew Carwood, Simon Johnson
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