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o for the wings of a dove - the choir of westminster abbey

The Choir Of Westminster Abbey - O For The Wings Of A Dove (LP)

The Choir Of Westminster Abbey

1973
13 tracks
59 min
choral

O For The Wings Of A Dove

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Product description

The Choir of Westminster Abbey presents a captivating collection of choral masterpieces with their 1973 album "O For The Wings Of A Dove." This exquisite recording, released under the Chandos label, showcases the choir's impeccable harmonies and profound musicality through a diverse repertoire of sacred choral works. The album spans a duration of 59 minutes, featuring 13 tracks that blend traditional hymns, classical compositions, and spiritual anthems.

Highlights include the serene "O For The Wings Of A Dove" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, the majestic "Magnificat in G," and the timeless "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Choir of Westminster Abbey, renowned for their rich tonal quality and precise articulation, delivers a performance that is both technically brilliant and deeply moving. This album is a testament to the choir's ability to evoke a sense of reverence and tranquility, making it a cherished addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.

Tracks

I Was GladHubert Parry, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
5:27
O Taste and See: O taste and seeRalph Vaughan Williams, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
1:31
Magnificat in GHerbert Howells, Worcester Cathedral Choir
5:18
Ave Verum Corpus, K. 618: Ave verum corpus, K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ely Cathedral Choir
3:51
Hear my prayer, WoO 15, MWV B. 49: Hear My PrayerFelix Mendelssohn, Ely Cathedral Choir
5:45
Hear my prayer, WoO 15, MWV B. 49: O For The Wings Of A DoveFelix Mendelssohn, Ely Cathedral Choir
5:47
Te lucis ante terminumHenry Balfour Gardiner, Worcester Cathedral Choir
5:32
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, Ely Cathedral Choir
3:28
The Lord Is My ShepherdCharles Villiers Stanford, Worcester Cathedral Choir
8:53
Nunc Dimittis in GHerbert Howells, Worcester Cathedral Choir
3:14
Thou Wilt Keep Him In Perfect Peace: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peaceSamuel Sebastian Wesley, Worcester Cathedral Choir
3:45
O Hearken Thou, Op. 64Edward Elgar, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
3:44
All My Hope On God Is FoundedHerbert Howells, Worcester Cathedral Choir
2:44

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Product specifications

Details

Album: O For The Wings Of A Dove
Artist: The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Album release date: September 1, 1973
Label: Chandos
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 59 min
Tracks: 13 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Choral
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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