Dive into the rich tapestry of choral music with Oxford University Press's "Oxford Choral Highlights 2019," a stunning compilation released on April 18, 2019. This impressive collection, spanning over two hours and twenty-four minutes, showcases a diverse array of choral works that highlight the depth and breadth of the genre.
From traditional hymns like "O come, let us sing unto the Lord" and "Pie Jesu" to contemporary pieces such as "Because it was you" and "I carry your heart," this album offers a comprehensive journey through various styles and periods. The works are performed by distinguished choirs, bringing a sense of reverence and passion to each piece.
The album features a mix of sacred and secular compositions, including settings of texts from religious traditions, classical poetry, and modern literature. Notable tracks like "The Night," "Tree of Life," and "The Morning Trumpet" showcase the expressive range of the human voice, while pieces like "In the bleak mid-winter" and "The star has come" evoke a sense of seasonal celebration.
"Oxford Choral Highlights 2019" is not just a collection of songs but a testament to the enduring power of choral music. Whether you're a seasoned choral enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. Oxford University Press has curated a selection that is both educational and deeply moving, making it a valuable addition to any music lover's collection.
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Tracks
O come, let us sing unto the Lord - SATBEthan McGrath, Traditional, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Pure Living Light - SATBMarcus Tomalin, David Bednall, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
A Prayer of St Columba - SA, MenCecilia McDowall, Oxford University Press, Commotio Chamber Choir, Bernard West, Griselda Sherlaw-Johnson
O Virgo virginum - SATBGabriel Jackson, Traditional, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
A Prayer to St. John the Baptist - SATBThomas Merton, Guido d'Arezzo, Cecilia McDowall, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
When spring comes walking - SATBCharles Bennett, J.M. Neale, Bob Chilcott, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir
The Lord is my shepherd - SATBTraditional, Howard Skempton, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Pie Jesu - SATBTraditional, John Rutter, Lili Boulanger, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Ave verum corpus - SATBBen Parry, Traditional, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Victimae paschali laudes - SATBTraditional, Philip Lawson, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
I obey thee, O Lord - SATBTraditional, Cecilia McDowall, Leonardo DaVinci, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
From Everlasting to Everlasting - SATBTraditional, Benjamin Harlan, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
The Night - SATBToby Young, Henry Vaughan, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Tree of Life - SATBMack Wilberg, David Warner, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
The Morning Trumpet - SATBB.F. White, John Leland, Mack Wilberg, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
In the bleak mid-winter - SATBChristina Rossetti, Pete Churchill, Gustav Holst, Oxford University Press, London Vocal Project
The star has come - SATBRobert Seatter, Roderick Williams, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Star of the East - SATBGordon Thornett, Reginald Heber, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
A Simple Gloria (from 'An American Christmas') - SATBLibby Larsen, The Oxford Choir
Hush! my dear - SATBIsaac Watts, Gabriel Jackson, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Adam lay ybounden - SATBBen Parry, Traditional, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Pilgrim Jesus - SATBKevin Crossley-Holland, Bob Chilcott, The Oxford Choir
The Jolly Shepherd - SATBJohn Rutter, Traditional, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Make we joy now in this fest - SATBTraditional, Ian Assersohn, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
This endris night - Upper voicesTraditional, Sarah Quartel, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
The Wise Men and the Star - SATBLucia Quinault, Oliver Tarney, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
As I sat on a sunny bank - SATBTraditional, Malcolm Archer, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
We are - SATBBob Chilcott, Maya Angelou, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir
Song to the Moon - Upper voicesTraditional, Alan Bullard, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
When music sounds - SATBJohn Rutter, Walter De La Mare, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
In time of silver rain - Upper voicesLangston Hughes, Sarah Quartel, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
The Scholar - SATBDavid Bednall, Robert Southey, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Over hill, over dale (from 'Hark, Hark, the Lark') - Upper VoicesAndrea Ramsey, The Oxford Choir
My Companion - SATBEdith Franklin Wyatt, Elaine Hagenberg, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
The Parting Glass - Male voicesTraditional, Sarah Quartel, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
This is the key - Upper voicesAlan Bullard, Traditional, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Because it was you - SATBDelphine Chalmers, Bob Chilcott, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir
How do I love thee? - SATBElizabeth Barrett Browning, Gabriel Jackson, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
Lightly come or lightly go: Lightly come or lightly go - SATBPhilip Lawson, James Joyce, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
I carry your heart - SATBE.E. Cummings, Toby Young, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
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