The Choir of Westminster Abbey presents a captivating collection of choral masterpieces with their 1973 album "O For The Wings Of A Dove." This exquisite recording, released under the Chandos label, showcases the choir's impeccable harmonies and profound musicality through a diverse repertoire of sacred choral works. The album spans a duration of 59 minutes, featuring 13 tracks that blend traditional hymns, classical compositions, and spiritual anthems.
Highlights include the serene "O For The Wings Of A Dove" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, the majestic "Magnificat in G," and the timeless "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Choir of Westminster Abbey, renowned for their rich tonal quality and precise articulation, delivers a performance that is both technically brilliant and deeply moving. This album is a testament to the choir's ability to evoke a sense of reverence and tranquility, making it a cherished addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
2003 Chandos Records2003 Chandos Records
Tracks
I Was GladHubert Parry, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
O Taste and See: O taste and seeRalph Vaughan Williams, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Magnificat in GHerbert Howells, Worcester Cathedral Choir
Ave Verum Corpus, K. 618: Ave verum corpus, K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ely Cathedral Choir
Hear my prayer, WoO 15, MWV B. 49: Hear My PrayerFelix Mendelssohn, Ely Cathedral Choir
Hear my prayer, WoO 15, MWV B. 49: O For The Wings Of A DoveFelix Mendelssohn, Ely Cathedral Choir
Te lucis ante terminumHenry Balfour Gardiner, Worcester Cathedral Choir
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, Ely Cathedral Choir
The Lord Is My ShepherdCharles Villiers Stanford, Worcester Cathedral Choir
Nunc Dimittis in GHerbert Howells, Worcester Cathedral Choir
Thou Wilt Keep Him In Perfect Peace: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peaceSamuel Sebastian Wesley, Worcester Cathedral Choir
O Hearken Thou, Op. 64Edward Elgar, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
All My Hope On God Is FoundedHerbert Howells, Worcester Cathedral Choir
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