Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant harmonies of the Winchester Cathedral Choir with their 1992 album "Walton/Vaughan Williams: O Clap Your Hands." This exquisite collection of choral works showcases the choir's impeccable skill and the timeless beauty of the compositions by William Walton and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
The album spans a variety of sacred and ceremonial pieces, each one a testament to the choir's precision and emotional depth. From the majestic "Orb and Sceptre" to the serene "Set me as a Seal upon thine Heart," the Winchester Cathedral Choir delivers a performance that is both technically flawless and deeply moving. The album's centerpiece, "Jubilate Deo," composed between 1971 and 1972, is a particularly stunning example of the choir's ability to blend voices in perfect harmony.
With a duration of just over an hour and eight minutes, this album is a perfect companion for those seeking a moment of tranquility or a deeper connection to the world of choral music. Recorded under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, "Walton/Vaughan Williams: O Clap Your Hands" is a must-listen for fans of choral and requiem genres. The Winchester Cathedral Choir's rendition of these classic pieces is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Old Hundredth PsalmRalph Vaughan Williams, Waynflete Singers, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Timothy Byram-Wigfield, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill
Toward the Unknown Region (1905-6)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Waynflete Singers, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill
O Taste and See (1952)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Peter Williams, Waynflete Singers, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Timothy Byram-Wigfield, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill
Motet - O Clap Your HandsRalph Vaughan Williams, Waynflete Singers, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Timothy Byram-Wigfield, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill
Let Us Now Praise Famous MenRalph Vaughan Williams, Waynflete Singers, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Timothy Byram-Wigfield, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill
Benedicite (1929)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Lynda Russell, Waynflete Singers, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill
Orb and SceptreWilliam Walton, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill
Set me as a Seal upon thine HeartWilliam Walton, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
Jubilate Deo - choir and organ (1971-72)William Walton, Waynflete Singers, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Timothy Byram-Wigfield, David Hill
A Litany ("Drop, drop slow tears")William Walton, Waynflete Singers, Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill
Coronation Te DeumWilliam Walton, Waynflete Singers, Winchester Cathedral Choir, Timothy Byram-Wigfield, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill
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