Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant harmonies of the Belfast Cathedral Choir with their captivating album, "The Complete New English Hymnal, Vol. 22." Released on January 11, 2005, under Priory Records, this choral masterpiece is a testament to the choir's exceptional skill and the timeless beauty of sacred music. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, the album is a comprehensive collection of 28 tracks, each a hymn of praise and devotion that showcases the choir's versatility and depth.
From the stirring opening notes of "Laudes Domini" to the reflective closing hymn "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy," the Belfast Cathedral Choir delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and spiritually uplifting. The album features a diverse range of hymns, including traditional favorites and lesser-known gems, all beautifully arranged and sung with a clarity and precision that is a hallmark of the choir's craft.
Highlights include the powerful "Stand Up, and Bless the Lord" and the serene "My Soul There Is a Country," as well as the joyous "Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones," arranged by the renowned composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Each track is a testament to the choir's ability to convey the emotional and spiritual depth of these sacred texts, making this album a truly enriching listening experience.
Whether you are a longtime fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, "The Complete New English Hymnal, Vol. 22" is sure to captivate and inspire. The Belfast Cathedral Choir's impeccable musicianship and the timeless beauty of the hymns they perform make this album a standout in the world of sacred choral music.
Tracks
Laudes Domini "When Morning Gilds the Skies"Joseph Barnby, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
St Raphael "Praise to God Whose Word Was Spoken"Edward Hopkins, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Neumark "O Lord of Hosts, All Heaven Possessing"Georg Neumark, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Es ist kein Tag "O Lord of Heaven, and Earth, and Sea"Johann David Meyer, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Carlisle "Stand Up, and Bless the Lord"Charles Lockhart, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Psalm 116 "To God the Lord Raise Hymns of Praise"Dom Gregory Murray, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
St Chad "The Boyhood of Christ"Christopher Dearnley, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Walsall "When Came in Flesh the Incarnate Word"Anonymous, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Song 5 "Strong Son of God, Immortal Love"Orlando Gibbons, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Warrington "O Son of God, Eternal Love"Ralph Harrison, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Ballerma "How Bright These Glorious Spirits Shine!"Francois-Hippolyte Barthelemon, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Hail, Harbinger of MornWilliam Henry Bell, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Song 24 "O Word Immortal of Eternal God"Orlando Gibbons, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Philip Stopford
Temple "O King Enthroned on High"Henry Walford Davies, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Cromer "O Let the Heart Beat High with Bliss"John Ambrose Lloyd, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Martyr of God, Whose Strength Was SteeledAnonymous, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Philip Stopford
Meirionydd "We Pray Thee, Heavenly Father"William Lloyd, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Rendez à dieu "Bread of the World in Mercy Broken"Louis Bourgeois, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Philip Stopford
Lasst uns erfreuen "Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones" (Arr. R. Vaughan Williams for Choir & Organ)Anonymous, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Christus, der ist mein Leben "My Soul There Is a Country"Melchor Vulpius, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Philip Stopford
Annue Christe "With Golden Splendour and with Roseate Hues of Morn"François de La Feillée, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Little Cornard "Hills of the North, Rejoice"Martin Shaw, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Seraphinen "The Lord Reigns Clothed in Strength and Power"Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
St. Botolph "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee"Gordon Slater, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
Austria "Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him" (After Haydn)Anonymous, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
There's a Wideness in God's MercyJohn Stainer, Belfast Cathedral Choir, Ian Barber, Philip Stopford
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