Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of choral music with David Willcocks' "Hymns, Songs & Easter Matins from King’s College." Released on September 13, 2019, under the Musical Concepts label, this album is a captivating collection of sacred and secular works that showcase the rich tradition of choral singing. Spanning a diverse repertoire, from beloved hymns like "There Is A Green Hill Far Away" and "Abide with Me" to the intricate beauty of "Three Shakespeare Songs" and "Two Elizabethan Part Songs," Willcocks masterfully conducts the King's College Choir in a performance that is both technically impeccable and deeply moving. The album also includes the Easter Matins service, featuring works like "Easter Carol: This Joyful Eastertide" and "Haec Dies," offering a spiritual journey through the liturgical year. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes, this album is a testament to the enduring power of choral music and the exceptional artistry of David Willcocks.
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Tracks
There Is A Green Hill Far AwayWilliam Horsley, Cecil Frances Alexander, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
When I Survey the Wondrous CrossEdward Miller, Isaac Watts, Traditional, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding5c. Latin poem, Edward Caswall, William Henry Monk, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
According to Thy Gracious WordHugh Wilson, James Montgomery, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Drop, Drop, Slow TearsOrlando Gibbons, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Glory Be to JesusFriedrich Filitz, Edward Caswall, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Up! Awake! From HighestMichael Praetorius, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 - Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly LightJohann Sebastian Bach, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
On Jordan’s Bank, the Baptist’s CryBartholomäus Crasselius, Charles Coffin, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Holy Father, Cheer Our WayFriedrich Filitz, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Glory to Thee My God, This NightThomas Tallis, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
O Come, O Come, EmmanuelAnonymous, Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum 1710, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Abide with MeWilliam Henry Monk, Henry Francis Lyte, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is EndedClement Cotterill Scholefield, John Ellerton, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Three Shakespeare Songs - Full Fathom FiveRalph Vaughan Williams, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Three Shakespeare Songs - The Cloud Capp'd TowersRalph Vaughan Williams, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Three Shakespeare Songs - Over Hill, Over DaleRalph Vaughan Williams, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Turtle DoveRalph Vaughan Williams, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Two Elizabethan Part Songs - The Willow Song (Othello)Ralph Vaughan Williams, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Two Elizabethan Part Songs - O Mistress Mine (Twelfth Night)Ralph Vaughan Williams, David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Easter Carol: This Joyful EastertideTraditional, Joachim Oudaen, George Ratcliffe Woodward, Boris Ord, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Te DeumHubert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Boris Ord
JubilateHubert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Boris Ord
Our FatherRobert Stone, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Boris Ord
Haec DiesWilliam Byrd, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Boris Ord
Jesus LivesHenry John Gauntlett, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Boris Ord
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