Glorious Trinity is a captivating compilation album by The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, released in 1990 under the Conifer Classics label. This collection showcases the choir's exceptional skill and versatility, featuring a diverse range of choral works that span various styles and periods. With a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, the album offers a rich and immersive listening experience.
The album includes 22 tracks, each demonstrating the choir's mastery of both traditional and contemporary choral music. Highlights include the powerful and dramatic "Magnificat" by William Walton, the serene and contemplative "Quatre Motets" by Maurice Duruflé, and the uplifting "I was glad" by Hubert Parry. The choir's performance of these pieces is marked by precise harmonies, rich tonal colors, and a deep understanding of the music's emotional and spiritual depth.
Glorious Trinity also features works by renowned composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Villiers Stanford, and Gabriel Fauré, showcasing the choir's ability to interpret a wide range of musical styles. The album's diverse repertoire, combined with the choir's impeccable musicianship, makes it a standout release in the choral genre.
Under the direction of Richard Marlow, The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. Whether you are a fan of choral music or simply appreciate beautiful singing, Glorious Trinity is an album that will leave a lasting impression.
This compilation (P) 1990 Conifer Records Limited
Tracks
MagnificatWilliam Walton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Songs of Farewell: Never weather-beaten sailHubert Parry, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Der Herr sprach zu meinem Herren, SWV 22 (Psalm 110)Heinrich Schütz, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts, Richard Marlow
I was glad (Anthem for the Coronation of James II, 1685)Henry Purcell, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Quatre Motets: Ubi CaritasMaurice Duruflé, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Quatre Motets: Tota pulchra esMaurice Duruflé, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Lobet den Herrn, BWV 230: Lobet den HerrnJohann Sebastian Bach, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Lobet den Herrn, BWV 230: Halleluja!Johann Sebastian Bach, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Quatre petites prières de Saint Francois d'Assise (1948): Seigneur, je vous en prieFrancis Poulenc, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Exultate Deo (1941)Francis Poulenc, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Requiem, Op.48: VII. "in paradisum"Gabriel Fauré, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, London Musici, Richard Marlow
Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, BWV 226 I Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf (P) 1988 II Der aber die Herzen (P) 1988 III Du helige Brunst (P) 1989Johann Sebastian Bach, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Hear my prayer, O LordHenry Purcell, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Judas mercatorTomás Luis de Victoria, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Unus ex discipulisTomás Luis de Victoria, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
O sacrum conviviumOlivier Messiaen, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Eternal Father, Op. 135Charles Villiers Stanford, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Geistliches LiedJohannes Brahms, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
There Is No RoseTraditional, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Of the Father's HeartTraditional, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Sweet was the songTraditional, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Requiem, Op.48: SanctusGabriel Fauré, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
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