The Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, presents a captivating exploration of sacred choral music with their album "The Psalms," released on September 16, 2022, under Signum Records. This 51-minute collection delves into the rich tradition of psalm settings, offering a serene and spiritually uplifting experience. The album features 13 tracks, each a meticulously crafted interpretation of various psalms, showcasing the choir's renowned vocal prowess and the timeless beauty of choral music. From the powerful opening of "I Will Love Thee, O Lord (Psalm 18)" to the contemplative closing of "Unto Thee Lift I Up Mine Eyes (Psalm 123)," the album is a testament to the choir's ability to convey the depth and diversity of human emotion through sacred text and music. Whether you're a seasoned choral music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Psalms" promises a profound and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
I Will Love Thee, O Lord (Psalm 18)William Hine, Henry John Gauntlett, Glen Dempsey, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
The Lord is King (Psalm 99)Percy Whitlock, George Herbert, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Lord, Thou Art Become Gracious (Psalm 85)Alan Stephen Hemmings, Glen Dempsey, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
In Jewry is God Known (Psalm 76)Robert James Ashfield, George Herbert, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Why Boastest Thou Thyself, Thou Tyrant (Psalm 52)Charles Hylton Stewart, George Herbert, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
O Lord God of My Salvation (Psalm 88)William Prendergast, James Anderson-Besant, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Bring Unto the Lord, O Ye Mighty (Psalm 29)Thomas Attwood, Glen Dempsey, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Why Do the Heathen So Furiously Rage (Psalm 2)Christopher Robinson, Glen Dempsey, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
O Lord, Thou Hast Searched (Psalm 139)Highmore Skeats Jr., Glen Dempsey, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
O Praise the Lord of Heaven (Psalm 148)Christopher Robinson, Glen Dempsey, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Unto the Hills (Psalm 121)Henry Walford Davies, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me (Psalm 122)Ivor Algernon Atkins, James Anderson-Besant, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Unto Thee Lift I Up Mine Eyes (Psalm 123)William Crotch, James Anderson-Besant, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
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