Howard Goodall's "Goodall: Choral Works" is a captivating collection of choral masterpieces that showcase the composer's extraordinary talent for blending traditional and contemporary musical elements. Released on January 1, 1998, under the Decca (UMO) label, this album spans a little over an hour and features a diverse range of genres, primarily choral and requiem, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
The album opens with the powerful "Missa Aedis Christi," a six-movement choral work that demonstrates Goodall's ability to craft intricate and emotionally resonant compositions. From the hauntingly beautiful "Kyrie" to the triumphant "Gloria," each section of the mass is performed with precision and passion, highlighting the full spectrum of human emotion.
Beyond the mass, the album includes a poignant tribute to Anne Frank with "In memoriam Anne Frank," a piece that is both reflective and deeply moving. The album also features well-known themes from popular television shows, such as "Psalm 23" from "The Vicar of Dibley" and "Ecce Homo" from "Mr Bean," offering a delightful blend of the sacred and the secular.
The "Marlborough Canticles," consisting of the "Magnificat" and "Nunc dimittis," round out the collection with their lush harmonies and soaring melodies. Throughout the album, Goodall's compositions are performed with exceptional skill and sensitivity, making "Goodall: Choral Works" a standout addition to any music lover's collection.
Tracks
Missa Aedis Christi: KyrieHoward Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, John Bradbury, Clive Lander, Ian Rowbotham, Dave Bucknall, Adam Precious, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Missa Aedis Christi: GloriaHoward Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, John Bradbury, Clive Lander, Ian Rowbotham, Dave Bucknall, Adam Precious, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Missa Aedis Christi: CredoHoward Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, John Bradbury, Clive Lander, Ian Rowbotham, Dave Bucknall, Adam Precious, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Missa Aedis Christi: SanctusHoward Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, John Bradbury, Clive Lander, Ian Rowbotham, Dave Bucknall, Adam Precious, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Missa Aedis Christi: BenedictusHoward Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, John Bradbury, Clive Lander, Ian Rowbotham, Dave Bucknall, Adam Precious, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Missa Aedis Christi: Agnus DeiHoward Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, John Bradbury, Clive Lander, Ian Rowbotham, Dave Bucknall, Adam Precious, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
In memoriam Anne FrankHoward Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Sherborne School For Girls Chamber Singers, John Bradbury, Clive Lander, Ian Rowbotham, Dave Bucknall, Adam Precious, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Psalm 23 (Theme from The Vicar of Dibley)Howard Goodall, George Humphreys, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, John Bradbury, Clive Lander, Ian Rowbotham, Dave Bucknall, Adam Precious, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Ecce Homo (Theme from Mr Bean)Howard Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
They Were Not HereHoward Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Sherborne School For Girls Chamber Singers, John Bradbury, Clive Lander, Ian Rowbotham, Dave Bucknall, Adam Precious, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Marlborough Canticles: MagnificatHoward Goodall, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
Marlborough Canticles: Nunc dimittisHoward Goodall, Daniel Collins, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, David Goode, Stephen Darlington
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