Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant harmonies of the Truro Cathedral Choir with their 2001 release, "The Complete New English Hymnal, Vol. 10". This choral masterpiece, released under the Priory Records label, is a testament to the choir's exceptional skill and the timeless beauty of sacred music. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes, this album is a collection of 21 meticulously crafted hymns, each a jewel in the crown of the choir's repertoire.
From the stirring "Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire" to the triumphant "Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun", the Truro Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Christopher Gray and Andrew Nethsingha, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. The album features a diverse range of compositions, including works by renowned composers such as Purcell, Palestrina, and Vaughan Williams, as well as traditional hymns that have stood the test of time.
The choir's precise diction and impeccable blend are showcased in each track, from the somber "Dies irae" to the joyous "Gaudeamus pariter". The organ accompaniment, played with sensitivity and skill, complements the choir's voices perfectly, creating a sound that is both powerful and nuanced.
Whether you are a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, "The Complete New English Hymnal, Vol. 10" offers a rewarding listening experience. It is a celebration of the human voice and the enduring power of sacred music, performed by one of the UK's most esteemed cathedral choirs.
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Tracks
Credition "Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire"Thomas Clark, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Lingwood "Sing, Ye Faithful, Sing with Gladness"Cecil Armstrong Gibbs, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
St. Stephen "The Lord Will Come and Not Be Slow"William Jones, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Crowle "O Thou in All Thy Might So Far"Maurice Greene, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Croft's 136th "Thou Art the Christ, O Lord"William Croft, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
O Christ, Who Are the Light and DayAnonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Love Unknown "My Song Is Love Unknown"John Ireland, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Rex gloriose "O God, Thy Soldiers' Crown and Guard"Anonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Victory "The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done" (After Palestrina's Magnificat tertii toni)William Henry Monk, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Gaudeamus pariter "Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain"Johann Horn, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Dies irae "Day of Wrath and Doom Impending"Anonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Burford "O God of Bethel, by Whose Hand" (After Purcell)Anonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Diva servatrix "Sing How the Age-Long Promise of a Saviour" (Arr. R. Vaughan Williams for Choir & Organ)Anonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Gott Sei Dank "Spread, O Spread, Thou Mighty Word"Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Redhead No. 66 "O Christ, Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire"Richard Redhead, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
University "The God of Love My Shepherd Is"Charles Collignon, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Dulcis memoria "O Jesu, Saviour of Mankind"Percy C. Buck, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
St. Denio "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"Traditional, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Leoni "The God of Abraham Praise"Meyer Lyon, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
In allen meinen Thaten "O Food of Men Wayfaring"Anonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
Truro "Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun"Charles Burney, Thomas Williams, Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray, Andrew Nethsingha
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