Immerse yourself in the sacred and timeless beauty of choral music with "From the Vaults of Westminster Cathedral" by the renowned Westminster Cathedral Choir. This exquisite collection, released on October 1, 2009, under the Hyperion label, offers a profound exploration of Gregorian chant and choral masterpieces, spanning a rich tapestry of genres including choral and requiem.
The album features a diverse array of compositions, from the hauntingly beautiful "Rorate caeli" to the triumphant "Magnificat," showcasing the choir's unparalleled skill and the profound spiritual depth of the music. Highlights include the intricate polyphony of "Mass X 'Alme Pater'" and the serene elegance of "Nunc dimittis in B-Flat," as well as the festive "Improvisation 'Marche des Rois mages'."
With a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, this album is a testament to the Westminster Cathedral Choir's exceptional artistry and their commitment to preserving and performing the finest sacred music. Whether you are a devotee of choral music or a newcomer seeking to explore its depths, this collection promises an enriching and spiritually uplifting experience.
Tracks
Rorate caeliAnonymous, Stephen Alder, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Rajah Lang, Matthew Martin, Martin Baker
Descendit Angelus DominiTomás Luis de Victoria, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Rorate caeli desuper a 5, T. 67William Byrd, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Mass X "Alme Pater": I. KyrieAnonymous, Martin Baker, Matthew Martin, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Mass X "Alme Pater": II. GloriaAnonymous, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Nicholas Keay, Matthew Martin, Martin Baker
Tollite portas – Ave Maria a 5, T. 68 (Gradualia, 1605)William Byrd, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Mass X "Alme Pater": IV. Sanctus & BenedictusAnonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Nicholas Keay, Matthew Martin
Mass X "Alme Pater": V. Agnus DeiAnonymous, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Nicholas Keay, Martin Baker, James Littleton, Matthew Martin
Ecce virgo concipiet a 5, T. 70 (Gradualia, 1605)William Byrd, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Psalm 2Anonymous, Matthew Martin, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Adam Lay YboundenMatthew Martin, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Missa Ad praesepe: I. KyrieGeorge Malcolm, Martin Baker, Matthew Martin, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Missa Ad praesepe: II. GloriaMartin Baker, George Malcolm, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Alleluia. Dominus dixitAnonymous, Martin Baker, Matthew Martin, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Mass IX "Cum iubilo": III. Sanctus & BenedictusAnonymous, Martin Baker, Matthew Martin, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Missa Ad praesepe: IV. Agnus DeiGeorge Malcolm, Matthew Martin, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Ecce advenitAnonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Messa a 4 (1650), SV 190: II. GloriaClaudio Monteverdi, Graham Titus, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Alleluia. Vidimus stellamAnonymous, Matthew Martin, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Messa a 4 (1650), SV 190: IV. Sanctus & BenedictusClaudio Monteverdi, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Omnes de SabaOrlande de Lassus, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Messa a 4 (1650), SV 190: VI. Agnus DeiClaudio Monteverdi, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
MagnificatAnonymous, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Matthew Martin
Nunc dimittis in B-FlatCharles Wood, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
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