Immerse yourself in the ethereal harmonies and sacred choral traditions with the Choir of Keble College, Oxford, in their captivating album "Lux Mundi." Released on December 13, 1998, under the esteemed Priory Records label, this choral masterpiece spans a rich and diverse repertoire, encompassing works from renowned composers across centuries. The album's duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes offers a profound journey through sacred music, featuring timeless pieces such as "O Magnum Mysterium," "Ave Verum Corpus," and the moving "Miserere Mei, Deus." The Choir of Keble College, Oxford, brings their distinctive blend of precision and passion to these compositions, creating an atmosphere of reverence and beauty. "Lux Mundi" is a testament to the enduring power of choral music, showcasing the choir's exceptional artistry and the profound emotional resonance of the sacred texts they bring to life. Whether you are a devoted fan of choral music or a newcomer seeking to explore its depths, this album promises a deeply enriching experience.
1998 Priory Records1998 Priory Records
Tracks
O magnum mysteriumTomás Luis de Victoria, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
All Wisdom Cometh from the LordPhilip Moore, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Stephen Bullamore, Philip Stopford
O nata lux de lumineThomas Tallis, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
3 Geistliche Gesänge, Op.69: No. 3, AbendliedJosef Rheinberger, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
Set Me as a Seal Upon Thine HeartWilliam Walton, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
Gradualia ac cantiones sacrae, Book 1: No. 37, Ave verum corpus, T 92William Byrd, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
Take Him, Earth, for CherishingHerbert Howells, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences, Z. 50Henry Purcell, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
Holy Is the True LightWilliam H. Harris, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
This Have I Done for My True Love, Op. 34 No. 1, H. 128Gustav Holst, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
Lay a Garland on Her HearseRobert Lucas Pearsall, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
Miserere mei, DeusGregorio Allegri, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Philip Stopford
Keble Missa brevis: I. KyriePhilip Stopford, Choir of Keble College, Oxford
Keble Missa brevis: II. Sanctus - III. BenedictusPhilip Stopford, Choir of Keble College, Oxford
Keble Missa brevis: IV. Agnus DeiPhilip Stopford, Choir of Keble College, Oxford
Keble Missa brevis: V. GloriaPhilip Stopford, Choir of Keble College, Oxford, Stephen Bullamore