Immerse yourself in the celestial harmonies of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, with their exquisite album "Howells: Te Deum and Jubilate; Vaughan Williams: Three Shakespeare Songs." Released on November 1, 2015, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this collection is a masterful blend of choral, classical, and Christmas music, with a poignant requiem piece.
The album showcases the choir's exceptional skill and versatility, featuring works by renowned composers Herbert Howells and Ralph Vaughan Williams. The tracklist includes the majestic "Te Deum" and "Jubilate" from Howells' "Collegium Regale" canticles, composed in 1944, and Vaughan Williams' enchanting "Three Shakespeare Songs," written as test pieces for the 1951 National Competition Festival.
With a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, the album offers a rich and diverse listening experience. Highlights include the serene "Psalm-Preludes," the moving "Motet On The Death Of President Kennedy," and the festive "Sing Lullaby" carol anthem. The choir's rendition of "The Turtle Dove" and the Elizabethan part songs "Willow Song" and "O Mistress Mine" further showcase their range and precision.
Under the direction of Sir David Willcocks, the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive. This album is a testament to the choir's enduring reputation as one of the world's finest, offering a timeless collection of choral music that will captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Services. 'Collegium Regale' - Canticles (1944) - Mattins: Te DeumHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Services. 'Collegium Regale' - Canticles (1944) - Mattins: JubilateHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Psalm-Preludes Op. 32 - Set One (1915-16): "Lo, The Poor Crieth", Psalm 34 v.6Herbert Howells, Sir David Willcocks
Services. 'Collegium Regale' - Canticles (1944) - Evensong: MagnificatHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Services. 'Collegium Regale' - Canticles (1944) - Evensong: Nunc DimittisHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Motet On The Death Of President Kennedy: "Take Him, Earth For Cherishing"Herbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
"Here Is The Little Door"Herbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
"Sing Lullaby" - Carol AnthemHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
St. Paul's Service: MagnificatHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
St. Paul's Service: Nunc DimittisHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Three Shakespeare Songs: Full Fathom FiveRalph Vaughan Williams, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Three Shakespeare Songs: The Cloud-capp'd TowersRalph Vaughan Williams, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Three Shakespeare Songs: Over Hill, Over DaleRalph Vaughan Williams, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
The Turtle DoveAnonymous, Lindsay Heather, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Two Elizabethan Part Songs: Willow SongRalph Vaughan Williams, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Two Elizabethan Part Songs: O Mistress MineRalph Vaughan Williams, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
Voices For TodayBenjamin Britten, Cambridge University Musical Society Chorus, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
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