Immerse yourself in the divine harmonies of "The Sacred Flame," a captivating choral album by The Cambridge Singers, released on March 1, 2009, under the Collegium label. This exquisite collection of sacred music spans a rich tapestry of genres, primarily focusing on choral and Christmas themes, offering a serene and spiritually uplifting experience.
The album features a diverse array of compositions, including works by renowned composers such as Heinrich Schütz, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Dieterich Buxtehude. The tracklist is a testament to the versatility and skill of The Cambridge Singers, encompassing everything from the jubilant "Jauchzet dem Herren, alle Welt" to the solemn and reflective "O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht."
With a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, "The Sacred Flame" is a comprehensive journey through the sacred music repertoire. The album's intricate arrangements and the choir's impeccable execution create a profound and moving listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of choral music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album is sure to resonate with your soul and leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Jubilate Deo omnis terra, Ch.136 (Arr. for Choir & Chamber Orchestra)Giovanni Gabrieli, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter
Beatus vir, SV 268Claudio Monteverdi, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter, Amy Haworth, Amy Moore, Thomas Hobbs, Ben Breakwell, James Holliday
Christe adoramus te, SV 294Claudio Monteverdi, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams
Cantate Domino, SV 293Claudio Monteverdi, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams
Sicut cervus: I. Sicut cervus desideratGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Motettorum, Liber 5: No. 18, Exultate DeoGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Christus factus est pro nobisFelice Anerio, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O vos omnesCarlo Gesualdo, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Timor et tremorOrlande de Lassus, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave Verum CorpusOrlande de Lassus, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Cantiones sacrae: No. 11, Laudate Dominum, SwWV 161Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams, John Rutter
Magnificat anima mea Domine, BuxWV Anh. 1Dietrich Buxtehude, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter, Grace Davidson, Katy Hill, Melanie Marshall, Ben Breakwell, James Holliday, Gabriel Crouch
Jesu dulcis memoriaAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O vos omnes, qui transitis per viamTomás Luis de Victoria, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Crux fidelisAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave Maria, gratia plena… Virgo serenaJosquin des Prez, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Dixit Maria ad angelumHans Leo Hassler, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Psalmen Davids sampt etlichen moteten und concerten, Op. 2: No. 15, Jauchzet dem Herren, alle Welt, SWV 36 "Psalm 100"Heinrich Schütz, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams
Geistliche Chor-music, Op. 11: No. 23, Selig sind die Toten, SWV 281Heinrich Schütz, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams, John Rutter
O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht, BWV 118Johann Sebastian Bach, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter
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