Ely Cathedral Choir presents "The Complete New English Hymnal, Vol. 3," a captivating choral journey released on January 9, 2000, under Priory Records. This album is a testament to the choir's exceptional vocal prowess and their ability to bring timeless hymns to life. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, the album features 30 tracks, each a masterful rendition of classic hymns and sacred music.
The album opens with "Creator of the Stars of Night" and closes with "O Lord Our God, Arise," showcasing a diverse range of compositions that highlight the choir's versatility and depth. Notable tracks include the stirring "Helmsley 'Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending'" and the serene "Forest Green 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'." The choir's interpretation of "St. Venantius 'Why, Impious Herod, Should'st Thou Fear'" is particularly striking, demonstrating their ability to convey the dramatic and the contemplative with equal finesse.
Ely Cathedral Choir's renditions are marked by their clarity, precision, and emotional resonance, making this album a must-listen for fans of choral music. Whether you're seeking solace in familiar hymns or discovering new pieces, "The Complete New English Hymnal, Vol. 3" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Creator of the Stars of NightAnonymous, Ely Cathedral Choir, Paul Trepte
Helmsley "Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending"Thomas Olivers, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Forest Green "O Little Town of Bethlehem"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
St. Venantius "Why, Impious Herod, Should'st Thou Fear"Anonymous, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
My God, I Love Thee (After Handel's HWV 67)Anonymous, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Noël nouvelet "Now the Green Blade Riseth from the Buried Grain"Traditional, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
O filii et filiae "O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing!"Anonymous, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Finnian "Sing to Him in Whom Creation"Christopher Dearnley, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Brockham "The Saint Who First Found Grace to Pen"Jeremiah Clarke, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Woodlands "Tell Out My Soul"Walter Greatorex, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Ely "O God, Thy Loving Care for Man"Thomas Turton, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Slane "Lord of All Hopefulness"Traditional, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Les commandements de Dieu "Father, We Thank Thee Who Has Planted"Louis Bourgeois, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Billing "This Is the Day the Lord Has Made"Richard Runciman Terry, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Divine Mysteries "Sweet Sacrament Divine"Francis Stanfield, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Saffron Walden "Just As I Am, Without One Plea"Arthur Henry Brown, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
St. Peter "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds"Alexander Reinagle, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Cwm Rhondda "Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer"John Hughes, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Gwalchmai "King of Glory, King of Peace"Joseph David-Jones, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Ewing "Jerusalem the Golden"Alexander Ewing, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Alberta "Lead, Kindly Light"William Henry Harris, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Regent Square "Light's Abode, Celestial Salem"Henry Thomas Smart, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Ravenshaw "Lord, Thy Word Abideth"William Henry Monk, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Jesus, Lord, We Look to TheeAnonymous, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
O God, My God, for You I LongDom Gregory Murray, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte
Windermere "O Lord Our God, Arise"Arthur Somervell, Ely Cathedral Choir, Scott Farrell, Paul Trepte