Sir Peter Maxwell Davies' 'Sacred Choral Works' is a captivating album that showcases the renowned composer's mastery of choral music. Released on 1 August 2006 by Delphian Records, this collection features a world premiere recording of 'Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis', as well as other sublime pieces, including 'Three Organ Voluntaries' and 'O magnum mysterium'. The latter is a beautifully crafted work, comprising carols, sonatas, and an organ fantasia, all woven together to create a rich tapestry of sound. With a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of spiritual and musical depth, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the beauty and splendour of Peter Maxwell Davies' sacred choral compositions.
Tracks
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Magnificat - world Premiere RecordingPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Nunc Dimittis - World Premiere RecordingPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Three Organ Voluntaries: Psalm 124 (after David Peebles)Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Three Organ Voluntaries: O God Abufe (after John Fethy)Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Three Organ Voluntaries: All Sons of Adam (after an anon. sixteenth-century motet)Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: O magnum mysterium - treble soloPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: Haylle, comly and clenePeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Sonata I: Puer NatusPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: O magnum mysteriumPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: Alleluia, pro Virgine MariaPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Sonata II: Lux fulgebitPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: The fader of HevenPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: O magnum mysterium (full choir)Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Organ Fantasia on 'O magnum mysterium'Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
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