Dive into the rich tapestry of Lennox Berkeley's sacred choral works with this captivating album, released on September 9, 2016, by Lyrita. Spanning a little over an hour, this chamber music collection showcases Berkeley's mastery of the genre, offering a profound and intimate listening experience.
The album opens with Berkeley's "Stabat Mater, Op. 28," a powerful and poignant setting of the traditional Latin text. Each of the ten movements is performed live, bringing a sense of immediacy and raw emotion to the listener. The work is followed by "Batter My Heart, Three Person'd God, Op. 60 Pt. 1," a striking and dramatic setting of a poem by John Donne.
The album concludes with Berkeley's "Magnificat, Op. 71," a joyous and exultant setting of the text from the Gospel of Luke. The seven movements are performed live, with each section building upon the last to create a sense of triumph and jubilation.
Throughout the album, Berkeley's skillful use of harmony and counterpoint is evident, as is his deep understanding of the human voice. The performances are impeccable, with each singer bringing their own unique interpretation to the music. Whether you're a longtime fan of Berkeley's work or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Stabat Mater, Op. 28: No. 1, Stabat Mater dolorosa (Live)Lennox Berkeley, Mary Thomas, Barbara Elsy, Maureen Lehane, Nigel Rogers, Christopher Keyte, Michael Rippon, English Chamber Orchestra, Norman Del Mar
Stabat Mater, Op. 28: No. 2, O quam tristis et afflicta (Live)Lennox Berkeley, Mary Thomas, Barbara Elsy, English Chamber Orchestra, Norman Del Mar
Stabat Mater, Op. 28: No. 3, Quis est homo qui non fleret - No. 4, Pro peccatis suæ gentis (Live)Lennox Berkeley, Christopher Keyte, Mary Thomas, Maureen Lehane, Nigel Rogers, Michael Rippon, English Chamber Orchestra, Norman Del Mar
Stabat Mater, Op. 28: No. 5, Eia Mater, fons amoris (Live)Lennox Berkeley, Nigel Rogers, English Chamber Orchestra, Norman Del Mar
Stabat Mater, Op. 28: No. 6, Sancta Mater, istud agas - No. 7, Fac me tecum, pie, flere (Live)Lennox Berkeley, Michael Rippon, Maureen Lehane, English Chamber Orchestra, Norman Del Mar
Stabat Mater, Op. 28: No. 8, Virgo virginum præclara - No. 9, Fac me plagis vulnerari (Live)Lennox Berkeley, Mary Thomas, Maureen Lehane, Nigel Rogers, Michael Rippon, English Chamber Orchestra, Norman Del Mar
Stabat Mater, Op. 28: No. 10, Christe, cum sit hinc exire (Live)Lennox Berkeley, Mary Thomas, Barbara Elsy, Maureen Lehane, Nigel Rogers, Christopher Keyte, Michael Rippon, English Chamber Orchestra, Norman Del Mar
Batter My Heart, Three Person'd God, Op. 60 Pt. 1Lennox Berkeley, Felicity Harrison, Donald Hunt, BBC Northern Singers, BBC Northern Orchestra
Magnificat, Op. 71: I. Magnificat anima mea Dominum (Live)Lennox Berkeley, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral Choir, London Symphony Orchestra
Magnificat, Op. 71: II. Et misericordia eius - III. Fecit potentiam (Live)Lennox Berkeley, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral Choir, London Symphony Orchestra
Magnificat, Op. 71: IV. Esurientes implevit bonis - V. Suscepit Israel (Live)Lennox Berkeley, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral Choir, London Symphony Orchestra
Magnificat, Op. 71: VI. Sicut locutus est - VII. Gloria Patri (Live)Lennox Berkeley, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral Choir, London Symphony Orchestra
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