Experience the resplendent sounds of King's College Chapel, Cambridge, with "Evensong Live 2019: Anthems and Canticles," a captivating live recording of choral evensong services conducted by the renowned Stephen Cleobury. This album, released on September 13, 2019, under the Kings College Cambridge label, offers a serene and uplifting journey through a collection of British choral masterpieces.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, this 16-track album features a blend of traditional and contemporary compositions, performed by the esteemed Choir of King's College, Cambridge. The repertoire includes a mix of anthems and canticles, showcasing the choir's exceptional vocal prowess and the rich acoustic environment of the historic chapel.
Highlights of the album include works such as "I Was Glad," "A Prayer of King Henry VI," and "The Great Service: VII. Nunc Dimittis," each demonstrating the choir's ability to convey both the grandeur and intimacy of the sacred texts. The album also features lesser-known pieces, providing a comprehensive overview of the choral repertoire performed during evensong services.
Stephen Cleobury, the director of music at King's College, Cambridge, leads the choir with his characteristic precision and sensitivity, ensuring that each piece is performed with the utmost musicality and spiritual depth. The album is a testament to Cleobury's long-standing commitment to choral excellence and his dedication to preserving and promoting the rich choral tradition of King's College.
Whether you are a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, "Evensong Live 2019: Anthems and Canticles" offers a profound and enriching listening experience. The album's live recording captures the authentic atmosphere of the evensong services, allowing you to feel as though you are present in the chapel, surrounded by the ethereal sounds of one of the world's finest choirs.
Tracks
I Was GladHubert Parry, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
A Prayer of King Henry VIHenry Ley, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
My beloved spakePatrick Hadley, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
The Short Service (Seventh Service): IV. MagnificatThomas Weelkes, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in E-Flat, No. 2: II. Nunc DimittisCharles Wood, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ben Parry, Henry Websdale
Ascending into HeavenJudith Weir, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Donal McCann
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Op. 53 "Jesus Service": I. MagnificatWilliam Mathias, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
The Great Service: VII. Nunc DimittisWilliam Byrd, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
A LitanyWilliam Walton, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A-Flat, Op. 65: I. MagnificatEdmund Rubbra, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson, Donal McCann
Morning, Communion and Evening Services in G, Op. 81: X. Nunc DimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
Oculi omnium (1927)Charles Wood, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Evening Service No. 2 in D, "The Great": I. MagnificatHubert Parry, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Donal McCann
Morning, Communion and Evening Services in B-Flat, Op. 10: X. Nunc DimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
One Foot in Eden Still, I StandNicholas Maw, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice, Op. 26Gerald Finzi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Henry Websdale
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