Dive into the rich choral tradition with Charles Villiers Stanford's "Anthems and Services," a captivating collection released on Naxos in 2003. This album showcases Stanford's mastery of the choral genre, featuring a blend of anthems and services that highlight his compositional prowess. The album spans a variety of works, including the Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115, and G Major, Op. 81, as well as the 3 Latin Motets, Op. 38. Each piece is a testament to Stanford's ability to craft deeply moving and technically impressive choral music.
The album also includes organ preludes and postludes from the 6 Short Organ Preludes & Postludes, Op. 105, adding a layer of instrumental depth to the choral works. The final piece, "For Lo, I Raise Up, Op. 145," rounds off the collection with a powerful and uplifting conclusion. With a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Stanford's choral and organ compositions, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: Te deum laudamusCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: BenedictusCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
3 Latin Motets, Op. 38: Justorum animaeCharles Villiers Stanford, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
3 Latin Motets, Op. 38: Coelos ascendit hodieCharles Villiers Stanford, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
3 Latin Motets, Op. 38: Beati quorum viaCharles Villiers Stanford, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: MagnificatCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: Nunc dimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: KyrieCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: CredoCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: SanctusCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: BenedictusCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: Agnus DeiCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in C Major, Op. 115: GloriaCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
6 Short Organ Preludes & Postludes, Op. 105: Organ Prelude in G MinorCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in G Major, Op. 81: MagnificatCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Morning, Communion & Evening Services in G Major, Op. 81: Nunc dimittisCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
6 Short Organ Preludes & Postludes, Op. 105: Organ Postlude in D MinorCharles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton
For Lo, I Raise Up, Op. 145Charles Villiers Stanford, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
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