Immerse yourself in the sacred choral masterpieces of Charles Villiers Stanford with this comprehensive collection, "Sacred Choral Music." Released in 2012 by Hyperion, this album spans a generous 3 hours and 28 minutes, featuring 45 tracks that showcase Stanford's profound contributions to choral and requiem genres.
Charles Villiers Stanford, an Irish composer, and teacher, was a prominent figure in late 19th and early 20th-century British music. His extensive body of work includes symphonies, choral pieces, operas, concertos, and chamber works. This album highlights his remarkable choral compositions, performed exquisitely by the Winchester Cathedral Choir under the direction of David Hill.
The collection encompasses a variety of sacred works, including Evening Services in different keys, Morning Services, motets, anthems, and Bible songs. Notable pieces include the "Magnificat" and "Nunc dimittis" from various services, the "Te Deum" and "Jubilate" from Morning Services, and the evocative "Bible Songs, Op. 113." The album also features lesser-known gems like "St Patrick's Breastplate" and "Lighten Our Darkness," demonstrating Stanford's versatility and depth as a composer.
Each track is a testament to Stanford's ability to blend rich harmonies with profound theological themes, creating a spiritual and musical experience that resonates deeply. Whether you are a longtime admirer of choral music or a newcomer seeking to explore the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding journey through the sacred choral works of Charles Villiers Stanford.
Evening Service in B-Flat, Op. 10, Pt. 3: I. MagnificatCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
Evening Service in B-Flat, Op. 10, Pt. 3: II. Nunc dimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill, Stephen Farr
The Lord Is My ShepherdCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill, Stephen Farr
3 Motets, Op. 38: I. Justorum animaeCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir
3 Motets, Op. 38: II. Caelos ascendit hodieCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
3 Motets, Op. 38: III. Beati quorum viaCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Evening Service in A, Op. 12, Pt. 3: I. MagnificatCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
Evening Service in A, Op. 12, Pt. 3: II. Nunc dimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
2 Anthems, Op. 37: II. If Thou Shalt Confess with Thy MouthCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Christopher Monks, David Hill
Evening Service in F, Op. 36, Pt. 3: I. MagnificatCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill, Stephen Farr
Evening Service in F, Op. 36, Pt. 3: II. Nunc dimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Farr, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir
2 Anthems, Op. 37: I. And I Saw Another AngelCharles Villiers Stanford, William Kendall, David Hill, Christopher Monks, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Pater nosterCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Evening Service in E-Flat: I. MagnificatCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Christopher Monks, David Hill
Evening Service in E-Flat: II. Nunc dimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Christopher Monks, David Hill
Morning Service in B-Flat, Op. 10, Pt. 1: II. JubilateCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Morning Service in B-Flat, Op. 10, Pt. 1: I. Te DeumCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Stephen Farr, David Hill
Evening Service in G, Op. 81, Pt. 3: I. MagnificatCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Stephen Farr, Kenan Burrows
Evening Service in G, Op. 81, Pt. 3: II. Nunc dimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Stephen Farr, Donald Sweeney, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Bible Songs, Op. 113: Ia. A Song of FreedomCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, William Kendall
Bible Songs, Op. 113: Ib. Hymn. Let Us with a Gladsome MindCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Monks, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Bible Songs, Op. 113: IIa. A Song of TrustCharles Villiers Stanford, William Kendall, David Hill
Bible Songs, Op. 113: IIb. Hymn. Purest and HighestCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
Bible Songs, Op. 113: IIIa. A Song of HopeCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, William Kendall
Bible Songs, Op. 113: IIIb. Hymn. In Thee Is GladnessCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill, Stephen Farr
Bible Songs, Op. 113: IVa. A Song of PeaceCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Kenan Burrows
Bible Songs, Op. 113: IVb. Hymn. Pray That JerusalemCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill, Stephen Farr
Bible Songs, Op. 113: Va. A Song of BattleCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, William Kendall
Bible Songs, Op. 113: Vb. Hymn. Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Monks, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Bible Songs, Op. 113: VIa. A Song of WisdomCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Kenan Burrows
Bible Songs, Op. 113: VIb. Hymn. O for a Closer Walk with GodCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Farr, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Morning Service in C, Op. 115, Pt. 1: I. Te DeumCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Morning Service in C, Op. 115, Pt. 1: II. BenedictusCharles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Morning Service in C, Op. 115, Pt. 1: III. JubilateCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill, Stephen Farr
Evening Service in C, Op. 115, Pt. 3: I. MagnificatCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill, Stephen Farr
Evening Service in C, Op. 115, Pt. 3: II. Nunc dimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem, Op. 123Charles Villiers Stanford, David Hill, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir
Festal Communion Service in B-Flat, Op. 128: I. Gloria in excelsisCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Stephen Farr, Kenan Burrows, David Hill
St Patrick's Breastplate (Arr. Stanford)Charles Villiers Stanford, Traditional, David Hill, Stephen Farr, Winchester Cathedral Choir
English Motets, Op. 135: III. Glorious and Powerful GodCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
English Motets, Op. 135: II. Eternal FatherCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
For Lo, I Raise Up, Op. 145Charles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, William Kendall, David Hill, Kenan Burrows, Stephen Farr
Magnificat for 8-Part Chorus, Op. 164Charles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
Lighten Our DarknessCharles Villiers Stanford, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill, Christopher Monks
How Beauteous Are Their FeetCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Farr, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir
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