Dive into the rich tapestry of Lennox Berkeley's sacred choral works with this captivating album, released on Naxos in 2003. The collection spans a little over an hour and fifteen minutes, offering a comprehensive exploration of Berkeley's compositions in the chamber music genre. The album opens with the evocative "Crux fidelis" and includes two complete masses, the "Missa brevis, Op. 57" and "Mass, Op. 64," showcasing Berkeley's mastery of the sacred choral form. The "Magnificat" and "Nunc dimittis" add to the spiritual depth, while the "3 Latin Motets, Op. 83" provide a contemplative interlude. The album also features the soothing "The Lord Is My Shepherd" and the festive "A Festival Anthem," demonstrating Berkeley's versatility. The collection concludes with the dynamic "Toccata" from "3 Pieces, Op. 72," leaving the audience with a sense of musical fulfillment. This album is a testament to Berkeley's enduring contribution to the choral repertoire, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
2003 Naxos2003 Naxos
Tracks
Crux fidelis, Op. 43, No. 1Lennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: KyrieLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: GloriaLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: SanctusLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: BenedictusLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: Agnus DeiLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
MagnificatLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Magnificat and Nunc dimittis, Op. 99: Nunc dimittisLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
3 Latin Motets, Op. 83, No. 1: Eripe me, DomineLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
3 Latin Motets, Op. 83, No. 1: Veni sponsa ChristiLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
3 Latin Motets, Op. 83, No. 1: Regina coeliLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
The Lord Is My shepherd, Op. 91, No. 1Lennox Berkeley, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Jonathan Vaughn, Christopher Robinson
Mass, Op. 64: KyrieLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Mass, Op. 64: GloriaLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Mass, Op. 64: SanctusLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Mass, Op. 64: BenedictusLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Mass, Op. 64: Agnus DeiLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Look up, Sweet Babe, Op. 43 No. 2Lennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
A Festival Anthem, Op. 21 No. 2Lennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
3 Pieces, Op. 72: No. 1, ToccataLennox Berkeley, Jonathan Vaughn
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