Immerse yourself in the sacred and serene sounds of the Truro Cathedral Choir with their 2000 release, "Music for a Cathedral's Year." This choral masterpiece spans a little over an hour and features 19 tracks that beautifully encapsulate the spiritual and musical essence of a cathedral's annual liturgical cycle. The album, released under Priory Records, is a testament to the choir's exceptional skill and the rich tradition of choral music.
The album begins with "O Thou, the Central Orb" and takes you through a diverse range of compositions, including traditional carols like "I Saw Three Ships," sacred motets, and excerpts from larger works such as Bach's "St. Matthew Passion." Each piece is meticulously performed, showcasing the choir's ability to convey the depth and nuance of each composition.
Notable tracks include the hauntingly beautiful "Ave Maria," the reflective "A Litany 'Drop, Drop, Slow Tears'," and the triumphant "God Is Gone Up." The choir's harmonies are impeccable, and their interpretation of both familiar and lesser-known pieces is both reverent and innovative.
Under the direction of John Hosking and Andrew Nethsingha, the Truro Cathedral Choir delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to choral music, "Music for a Cathedral's Year" offers a profound and uplifting listening experience.
Tracks
O Thou, the Central OrbOrlando Gibbons, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
I Saw Three Ships (Arr. P. Marshall for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
Opus musicum: No. 55, Omnes de Saba VenientJacobus Gallus, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
Gloucester Service: II. Nunc dimittisHerbert Howells, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
Lent ProseAnonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Ave MariaRobert Parsons, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
A Litany "Drop, Drop, Slow Tears"William Walton, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
3 Motets, Op. 2: No. 1, Ave verum corpusEdward Elgar, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 62, Be Near Me, Lord, When DyingJohann Sebastian Bach, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Blessed Be the God and FatherSamuel Sebastian Wesley, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 3, Am Himmelfahrtstage, MWV B 55Felix Mendelssohn, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Liber primus motettorum: No. 24, Dum complerenturGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
O lux beata TrinitasAnonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Messe à 3 voix, Op. 12, FWV 61: V. Panis Angelicus (Arr. for Choir & Organ)César Franck, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
Gloucester Service: I. MagnificatHerbert Howells, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
And I Saw a New HeavenEdgar Leslie Bainton, Truro Cathedral Choir, John Hosking, Andrew Nethsingha
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