Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of sacred choral music with the Westminster Cathedral Choir's captivating album, "Vierne, Widor & Dupré: Choral Music." Released on February 1, 1997, under the esteemed Hyperion label, this collection showcases the choir's exceptional artistry and the profound compositions of three eminent French organists and composers: Charles-Marie Widor, Louis Vierne, and Marcel Dupré.
Spanning a little over an hour, this album is a testament to the choir's precision and emotional depth, as they navigate through a diverse range of pieces. The album opens with Widor's "Messe solennelle, Op. 16," a grand and majestic work that sets the tone for the rest of the collection. The choir's performance is both powerful and nuanced, bringing out the intricate details of Widor's composition.
Following this, the album delves into the intimate and reflective pieces of Vierne's "4 Motets, Op. 9," and Dupré's "Messe à 2 chœurs et 2 orgues, Op. 36." These works showcase the choir's versatility and their ability to convey a wide range of emotions, from solemnity and reverence to joy and exultation.
The album also features several standalone pieces, including the hauntingly beautiful "Ave Maria" and the triumphant "Surrexit a mortuis, Op. 23 No. 3." Each piece is performed with a level of skill and passion that is truly inspiring, making this album a standout in the choral music genre.
Whether you are a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The Westminster Cathedral Choir's performance is nothing short of exceptional, and their interpretation of these timeless pieces is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Messe solennelle, Op. 16: I. KyrieLouis Vierne, James O'Donnell, Andrew Reid, Joseph Cullen, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Messe solennelle, Op. 16: II. GloriaLouis Vierne, Andrew Reid, James O'Donnell, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Joseph Cullen
Messe solennelle, Op. 16: III. SanctusLouis Vierne, Andrew Reid, Joseph Cullen, James O'Donnell, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Messe solennelle, Op. 16: IV. BenedictusLouis Vierne, James O'Donnell, Andrew Reid, Joseph Cullen, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Messe solennelle, Op. 16: V. Agnus DeiLouis Vierne, James O'Donnell, Andrew Reid, Joseph Cullen, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Tantum ergoLouis Vierne, Joseph Cullen, James O'Donnell, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Ave MariaLouis Vierne, James O'Donnell, Joseph Cullen, Westminster Cathedral Choir
4 Motets, Op. 9: I. O salutaris hostiaMarcel Dupré, James O'Donnell, Joseph Cullen, Westminster Cathedral Choir
4 Motets, Op. 9: II. Tantum ergoMarcel Dupré, Andrew Reid, James O'Donnell, Joseph Cullen, Westminster Cathedral Choir
4 Motets, Op. 9: III. Ave MariaMarcel Dupré, James O'Donnell, Joseph Cullen, Westminster Cathedral Choir
4 Motets, Op. 9: IV. Laudate DominumMarcel Dupré, Westminster Cathedral Choir, James O'Donnell, Joseph Cullen, Andrew Reid
Messe à 2 chœurs et 2 orgues, Op. 36: I. KyrieCharles-Marie Widor, The Hyperion Chorus of Baritones, Joseph Cullen, Westminster Cathedral Choir, James O'Donnell, Andrew Reid
Messe à 2 chœurs et 2 orgues, Op. 36: II. GloriaCharles-Marie Widor, James O'Donnell, Andrew Reid, Westminster Cathedral Choir, The Hyperion Chorus of Baritones, Joseph Cullen
Messe à 2 chœurs et 2 orgues, Op. 36: III. SanctusCharles-Marie Widor, Andrew Reid, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Joseph Cullen, James O'Donnell, The Hyperion Chorus of Baritones
Messe à 2 chœurs et 2 orgues, Op. 36: IV. BenedictusCharles-Marie Widor, Andrew Reid, Westminster Cathedral Choir, The Hyperion Chorus of Baritones, Joseph Cullen, James O'Donnell
Messe à 2 chœurs et 2 orgues, Op. 36: V. Agnus DeiCharles-Marie Widor, Joseph Cullen, James O'Donnell, Andrew Reid, The Hyperion Chorus of Baritones, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Tu es Petrus, Op. 23 No. 2Charles-Marie Widor, Joseph Cullen, James O'Donnell, Andrew Reid, The Hyperion Chorus of Baritones, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Tantum ergo, Op. 18 No. 1Charles-Marie Widor, James O'Donnell, Joseph Cullen, The Hyperion Chorus of Baritones, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Surrexit a mortuis, Op. 23 No. 3Charles-Marie Widor, Joseph Cullen, James O'Donnell, Andrew Reid, Westminster Cathedral Choir
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