"Images Of Christ" by The Cambridge Singers is a captivating choral album that beautifully blends sacred music and Christmas themes, released on November 1, 1995, under the Collegium label. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, this album is a testament to the rich tradition of choral music, featuring a diverse range of compositions from various composers.
The Cambridge Singers, known for their exquisite vocal harmonies, present a collection of pieces that include both familiar and lesser-known works. The album opens with "Let all mortal flesh silence" and "Veni, Redemptor gentium," setting a contemplative tone. It continues with a variety of motets, liturgical pieces, and hymns, showcasing the ensemble's versatility and depth. Notable tracks include "Hodie Christus natus est," "The crown of roses," and "Ave verum Corpus," each offering a unique perspective on the themes of faith and devotion.
The album also features a live recording of "O Sacrum Convivium," adding a dynamic element to the collection. With its blend of sacred and Christmas music, "Images Of Christ" offers a serene and uplifting listening experience, perfect for those seeking the beauty of choral music.
Tracks
Let all mortal flesh silenceEdward Bairstow, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Veni, Redemptor gentiumAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Motets for 5-8 Voices: Book 3 for 5, 6 and 8 Voices: Hodie Christus natus estGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Omnes de Saba venientJacobus Gallus, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11: Ich bin ein rechter Weinstock, SWV 389Heinrich Schรผtz, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
The crown of roses, "Legend"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31: Vo tsarstvii Tvoyem (The Beatitudes)Sergei Rachmaninoff, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Pater noster (Otche nash'): Pater nosterIgor Stravinsky, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Christus factus est, WAB 11Anton Bruckner, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Improperia, "Popule meus, quid feci tibi?" (a): Good Friday Reproaches (Improperia)Anonymous, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Tenebrae Responsories: Eram quasi agnusTomรกs Luis de Victoria, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O vos omnesPablo Casals, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Credo a 4: Credo a 4: CrucifixusAntonio Lotti, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Surgens Jesus Dominus: Surgens JesusPeter Philips, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Motets for 5-8 Voices, Book 2 for 5, 6 and 8 Voices*: Ascendo ad PatremGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Viri GalilaeiWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Jesu dulcis memoria: Jesu, dulcis memoriaTomรกs Luis de Victoria, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave verum CorpusRichard Dering, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Pange linguaAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Agnus Dei (Arr. from Adagio for Strings, Op. 11a): Agnus Dei, Op. 11Samuel Barber, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O Sacrum Convivium (Live): O sacrum conviviumOlivier Messiaen, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
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