Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant tones of Evensong Live 2019: Anthems and Canticles, a captivating collection of choral masterpieces performed by the renowned Stephen Cleobury. This album, released on September 13, 2019, under the esteemed Kings College Cambridge label, offers a profound exploration of the choral and classical genres, with a touch of requiem.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, the album features a diverse tracklist that includes both familiar and lesser-known pieces. From the stirring "I Was Glad" to the serene "One Foot in Eden Still, I Stand," each track showcases the exceptional vocal prowess and musical artistry of Stephen Cleobury and his ensemble. The album also includes notable works such as "A Prayer of King Henry VI," "The Short Service (Seventh Service): IV. Magnificat," and "Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice, Op. 26," each contributing to the album's rich tapestry of sound.
Evensong Live 2019: Anthems and Canticles is a testament to the enduring power of choral music, offering a listening experience that is both spiritually uplifting and aesthetically pleasing. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to captivate and inspire.
I Was GladHubert Parry, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
A Prayer of King Henry VIHenry Ley, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
My beloved spakePatrick Hadley, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
The Short Service (Seventh Service): IV. MagnificatThomas Weelkes, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in E-Flat, No. 2: II. Nunc DimittisCharles Wood, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ben Parry, Henry Websdale
Ascending into HeavenJudith Weir, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Donal McCann
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Op. 53 "Jesus Service": I. MagnificatWilliam Mathias, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
The Great Service: VII. Nunc DimittisWilliam Byrd, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
A LitanyWilliam Walton, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A-Flat, Op. 65: I. MagnificatEdmund Rubbra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson, Donal McCann
Morning, Communion and Evening Services in G, Op. 81: X. Nunc DimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
Oculi omnium (1927)Charles Wood, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Evening Service No. 2 in D, "The Great": I. MagnificatHubert Parry, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Donal McCann
Morning, Communion and Evening Services in B-Flat, Op. 10: X. Nunc DimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
One Foot in Eden Still, I StandNicholas Maw, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice, Op. 26Gerald Finzi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale