Dive into the dramatic and powerful world of Hubert Parry's "Judith," a choral masterpiece released on February 28, 2020, under the esteemed Chandos label. This two-hour, eleven-minute journey through Parry's composition is a testament to his musical prowess and storytelling ability. The album is a rich tapestry of scenes and acts, each bringing to life the biblical tale of Judith with vivid and emotive choral performances. From the haunting processional music of the worshippers of Moloch to the triumphant finale, Parry's "Judith" is a captivating exploration of faith, courage, and redemption. The intricate layering of voices and the dynamic range of the choral arrangements make this album a standout piece in the choral genre. Whether you're a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, Hubert Parry's "Judith" offers a compelling and immersive listening experience.
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Tracks
Judith, Introduction: Allegro spiritosoHubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players
Judith, Act I Scene 1. Moloch: Processional Music of Worshippers - Hail, Moloch! (Worshippers)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 1. Moloch: Draw near and worship. O my people! (Manasseh)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Toby Spence
Judith, Act I Scene 1. Moloch: Have mercy, dread Moloch (Worshippers)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 1. Moloch: Hear ye the word of your god! (High Priest)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Henry Waddington
Judith, Act I Scene 1. Moloch: Hail! thou art highly favoured, King! (Worshippers) - My children's Moloch's! (Manasseh)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Toby Spence, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 1. Moloch: Bring now the children! (Worshippers)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 1. Moloch: Hearken, O King! (High Priest)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players
Judith, Act I Scene 1. Moloch: Hail, Moloch, hail! (Worshippers)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 2. The Children: Dialogue. Andante sostenuto - O mother, tell us once again (Children and Meshullemeth)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Kathryn Rudge, Childrens Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 2. The Children: Ballad. Long since in Egypt's plenteous land (Meshullemeth and Children)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Kathryn Rudge, Childrens Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 2. The Children: Great Queen, the King calls for his children (Chorus of Priests of Moloch, Meshullemeth, andHubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Kathryn Rudge, Childrens Chorus, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 2. The Children: Lady! thou Queen of Israel! (Judith)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Sarah Fox
Judith, Act I Scene 3. The Sacrifice: Moloch! Moloch! give ear! (Chorus of Priests) - My people, see, the holy children come (ManaHubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Toby Spence, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 3. The Sacrifice: Stay your hideous mockeries! (Judith)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Sarah Fox
Judith, Act I Scene 3. The Sacrifice: Now shall the Lord Jehovah visit you (Judith)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Sarah Fox
Judith, Act I Scene 3. The Sacrifice: Who is this that raileth at Moloch? (Worshippers of Moloch)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act I Scene 3. The Sacrifice: O King, give ear! (Messenger)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players
Judith, Act I Scene 3. The Sacrifice: Fear not, my people (Manasseh)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Toby Spence
Judith, Finale. The Coming of the Assyrians: The host of Assur is like a swarm of locusts (Worshippers of Moloch)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Finale. The Coming of the Assyrians: Jerusalem was loved of the Lord (Judith)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players
Judith, Finale. The Coming of the Assyrians: Moloch, Moloch, hear us now (Priests of Moloch) - Rise in might and scatter our foesHubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Finale. The Coming of the Assyrians: Fly! Fly! The host of Assur is come on us (People)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Finale. The Coming of the Assyrians: Jerusalem, that was Queen of the nations (People)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Intermezzo. Babylon, The Repentance of Manasseh: Lento espressivo - I will bear the indignation of God (Manasseh)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Toby Spence
Judith, Act II Scene 1. The Return of Manasseh: Maestoso. Sostenuto espressivo - Wail! Wail! Ye solitary people (Jews of JerusalemHubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act II Scene 1. The Return of Manasseh: The Lord is long-suffering and merciful (Meshullemeth)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Kathryn Rudge
Judith, Act II Scene 1. The Return of Manasseh: Our King is come again from distant lands (Jews of Jerusalem)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act II Scene 1. The Return of Manasseh: Behold, how great is the mercy of our God (Manasseh) - He brought us out of the daHubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Toby Spence, Kathryn Rudge, Sarah Fox
Judith, Act II Scene 2. The Message of Holofernes: Hear ye the words of the captain of the great King (Messenger)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Henry Waddington
Judith, Act II Scene 2. The Message of Holofernes: Woe, woe! Our city's walls are broken (Jews of Jerusalem)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act II Scene 2. The Message of Holofernes: Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God (Judith)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Sarah Fox
Judith, Act II Scene 2. The Message of Holofernes: I pray Thee, O God of my fathers (Judith)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Sarah Fox
Judith, Act II Scene 2. The Message of Holofernes: The God of our fathers give thee favour (People)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act II Scene 3. The Exploit of Judith: The Walls of Jerusalem. Night - See ye the campfires of the host of Assur (Chorus oHubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Toby Spence, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act II Scene 3. The Exploit of Judith: Ho! ye upon the walls! (Judith)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Sarah Fox
Judith, Act II Scene 3. The Exploit of Judith: Arise, O Israel! Smite ye your enemies (Jews of JerusalemJews of Jerusalem)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
Judith, Act II Scene 3. The Exploit of Judith: God breaketh the battle (Manasseh)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Toby Spence
Judith, Finale: I will sing unto the Lord (Judith)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Sarah Fox
Judith, Finale: Put off, O Jerusalem, the garment of thy mourning (Chorus)Hubert Parry, William Vann, London Mozart Players, Crouch End Festival Chorus
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