Experience the sacred and sublime with James O'Donnell and the Choir of Westminster Abbey in "The Feast of the Ascension at Westminster Abbey." Released on April 1, 2008, under the Hyperion label, this choral masterpiece is a profound exploration of medieval and traditional sacred music, spanning genres from Gregorian chant to requiem. The album's duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes is filled with a rich tapestry of compositions, including motets, psalms, and responses, all performed with the precision and reverence befitting the historic setting of Westminster Abbey.
Highlights include the majestic "Festival Te Deum, Op. 32," the contemplative "Psalm 24 'Domini est terra'," and the stirring "Chichester Service" with its "Magnificat" and "Nunc dimittis." The album also features the intricate "Missa brevis," showcasing the choir's versatility and O'Donnell's masterful direction. Each track is a testament to the enduring power of sacred music, offering a serene and uplifting listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a captivating journey through the timeless beauty of medieval and traditional sacred compositions.
Tracks
3 Motets, Op. 38: II. Caelos ascendit hodieCharles Villiers Stanford, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, James O'Donnell
The Preces and Responses: I. O Lord, Open Thou Our LipsBernard Rose, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, James O'Donnell, Francis Brett
Psalm 24 "Domini est terra"Joseph Barnby, James O'Donnell, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Robert Quinney
Festival Te Deum, Op. 32Benjamin Britten, Jacob Ewens, James O'Donnell, Robert Quinney, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Der 100. Psalm, SWV 36Heinrich Schütz, Ashley Grote, James O'Donnell, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
The Preces and Responses: II. The Lord Be with youBernard Rose, James O'Donnell, Francis Brett, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
O Clap Your Hands "Psalm 47"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Robert Quinney, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, James O'Donnell
Missa brevis: I. KyrieWilliam Walton, James O'Donnell, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Missa brevis: II. Sanctus & BenedictusWilliam Walton, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, James O'Donnell
Missa brevis: III. Agnus DeiWilliam Walton, Theodore Criswell, Mark Dobell, James O'Donnell, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Missa brevis: IV. GloriaWilliam Walton, James O'Donnell, Robert Quinney, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
God Is Gone Up, Op. 27 No. 2Gerald Finzi, James O'Donnell, Robert Quinney, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Ascendit DeusPeter Philips, Ashley Grote, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, James O'Donnell
Psalm 93 "Dominus regnavit"George Macfarren, James O'Donnell, Robert Quinney, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Chichester Service: I. MagnificatWilliam Walton, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, James O'Donnell
Chichester Service: II. Nunc dimittisWilliam Walton, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Robert Quinney, Robert Macdonald, James O'Donnell
Viri GalilaeiPatrick Gowers, James O'Donnell, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Robert Quinney
The Preces and Responses: III. The DismissalBernard Rose, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, James O'Donnell, Francis Brett
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