Immerse yourself in the sacred and serene sounds of the Truro Cathedral Choir with their 2000 release, "Music for a Cathedral's Year." This choral masterpiece, spanning a little over an hour, is a testament to the choir's exceptional skill and the rich tradition of choral music. The album is a diverse collection of works, ranging from classical compositions to traditional hymns, each piece meticulously performed and beautifully arranged.
The Truro Cathedral Choir, known for their pristine vocals and deep resonance, brings a sense of reverence and tranquility to each track. The album opens with "O Thou, the Central Orb" and closes with "God Is Gone Up," encapsulating a year's worth of musical worship and celebration. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Ave Maria," the powerful "St. Matthew Passion" excerpt, and the uplifting "Panis Angelicus."
Recorded under the Priory Records label, this album is a must-listen for fans of choral music and those seeking a moment of peace and reflection. The Truro Cathedral Choir's "Music for a Cathedral's Year" is not just an album; it's an experience that invites you to step into the sacred space of the cathedral and be enveloped in the harmony of voices raised in song.
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Tracks
O Thou, the Central OrbOrlando Gibbons, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
I Saw Three Ships (Arr. P. Marshall for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
Opus musicum: No. 55, Omnes de Saba VenientJacobus Gallus, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
Gloucester Service: II. Nunc dimittisHerbert Howells, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
Lent ProseAnonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Ave MariaRobert Parsons, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
A Litany "Drop, Drop, Slow Tears"William Walton, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
3 Motets, Op. 2: No. 1, Ave verum corpusEdward Elgar, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 62, Be Near Me, Lord, When DyingJohann Sebastian Bach, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Blessed Be the God and FatherSamuel Sebastian Wesley, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 3, Am Himmelfahrtstage, MWV B 55Felix Mendelssohn, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Liber primus motettorum: No. 24, Dum complerenturGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
O lux beata TrinitasAnonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Messe à 3 voix, Op. 12, FWV 61: V. Panis Angelicus (Arr. for Choir & Organ)César Franck, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
Gloucester Service: I. MagnificatHerbert Howells, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
And I Saw a New HeavenEdgar Leslie Bainton, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
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