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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | English Cathedral Series Volume XVII - St Edmundsbury Cathedral
James Thomas & David Humphreys (the new Harrison and Harrison organ of St Edmundsbury Cathedral) Volume XVII of Regent’s critically acclaimed and collectible English Cathedral Series. The first solo recording of the magnificent new Harrison and Harrison organ of St Edmundsbury Cathedral played by the cathedral organist, James Thomas and assistant organist, David Humphreys. A varied programme of English and French music to demonstrate the versatility of this newly built organ. “Neither offers up barnstorming or revelatory interpretations - indeed, the whole thing exudes an aura of polished after-Evensong voluntary...What we do have is a jolly romp through some personal favourites of the organists on a truly splendid instrument with its feet firmly rooted in the noble Enligsh cathedral tradition...there's more than enough here to satisfy the most criticial of ears.” Gramophone Magazine, February 2013 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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William Whitehead (organ) William Whitehead plays on the organ of St Mary’s Bourne Street, London. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Sounds AtmosphericOrgan Music of Herbert Howells
Christopher Stokes (organ of Manchester Cathedral) | | | This item is currently out of stock at the UK distributor. You may order it now but please be aware that it may be six weeks or more before it can be despatched. |
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| |  | Malcolm Archer plays English Organ Music from Wells CathedralThis beautiful collection of English works contains music by Howells, Sumsion, Fletcher plus three world première recordings of pieces by Malcolm Archer.
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James Hills (Organ), Richard Crabtree (Viola) Clifton College Chapel Choir, Jeremy Holland-Smith Recorded March 2001 at Clifton College Chapel | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Howells - Sacred Choral Music
“The St. Johns Choir has never sounded better, and the recorded sound is glorious: clear and clean, but with great warmth and a sense of space. The finely nuanced performances are impressively controlled. This disc is a must-have for connoisseurs of English cathedral music and a great introduction to Howells for the novice.” American Record Guide, May 2000 “Howells, probably more than any other composer, extended the cathedral repertoire in the 20th century. Here his music is performed by one of the best choirs. Under Christopher Robinson, St John's has preserved its distinctive character (the bright tone of its trebles a famous part of it) and, as this record demonstrates, has gained in vigour and clarity of purpose.
Immediately notable is the choice of relatively quick speeds. Howells sometimes appears to invite a relaxed style of performance which isn't to his advantage.
St John's tempo suits the acoustic. This applies to a similar comparison with the Choir of King's College in its more reverberant chapel, singing the Communion Service dedicated to it: the more opulent sound matches the broader tempo, St John's achieving (as in the Sanctus) clearer effects within a narrower spectrum. Their discs also have in common the Rhapsody No 3 for organ, and whereas the expansive performance at King's includes a murmurous pianissimo next-thing-tosilence, the quicker, more sharply defined one at St John's has a dramatic urgency.
The choice of programme is particularly happy, with one of the lesser-known Evening Services (the 'St Paul's') and one of the best known of Howells's anthems (Like as the hart).” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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Berkeley, L: | Crux fidelis, Op. 43 No. 1 Missa Brevis, Op. 57 Magnificat and Nunc dimittis, Op. 99 Three Latin Motets, Op. 83, No. 1 The Lord is my Shepherd, Op. 91 No. 1 Mass for Five Voices, Op. 64 Look up, sweet babe, Op. 43 No. 2 A Festival Anthem, Op. 21, No. 2 Three Pieces for organ, Op. 72, No. 1: Toccata | Britten: | Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30 Te Deum in C Jubilate Deo in C major (1961) Antiphon, Op. 56b A Hymn to the Virgin Festival Te Deum in E, Op. 32 Missa Brevis in D major, Op. 63 Hymn to St. Peter, Op. 56a A Hymn of Saint Columba Prelude & Fugue on a Theme of Vittoria Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27 | Elgar: | Give unto the Lord (Psalm XXIX), Op. 74 Ave verum corpus, Op. 2 No. 1 Ave Maria, Op. 2 No. 2 Ave maris stella, Op. 2 No. 3 O hearken Thou, Op. 64 Te Deum laudamus, Op. 34, No. 1 Benedictus, Op. 34 No. 2 O Salutaris Hostia Great is the Lord (Psalm XLVIII), Op. 67 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me (from The Apostles) Go, song of mine, Op. 57 Seek Him that Maketh the Seven Stars Light of the World | Finzi: | God is gone up, Op. 27 No. 2 Magnificat, Op. 36 My lovely one, Op. 27 No. 1 Welcome Sweet and Sacred Feast, Op. 27 No. 3 Thou didst delight my eyes, Op. 32 Let us now praise famous men, Op. 35 Seven Poems of Robert Bridges, Op. 17 Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice, Op. 26 | Howells: | Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (St Paul's, 1951) Like as the Hart Paean Requiem Long, Long Ago Office of Holy Communion (Collegium Regale) Rhapsody for Organ No. 3 in C sharp minor, Op. 17 No. 3 Take him, earth, for cherishing | Leighton: | Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Magdalenae Oxonienses) Give me the wings of faith An Easter Sequence Veni creator spiritus What love is this of thine? Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38 Chorale Prelude on Rockingham Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (Second Service), Op. 62 | Rubbra: | Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A flat major, Op. 65 Missa in honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 Prelude and Fugue on a Theme of Cyril Scott, Op. 69 Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72: First, Second & Third Nocturns Meditation for Organ, Op. 79 Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59 | Stanford: | Morning, Evening and Communion Services in C Op. 115 Three Latin Motets, Op. 38 Prelude in G major, Op. 105 No. 3 Evening Service (Magnificat & Nunc dimittis) in G major, Op. 81 Postlude in D minor, Op. 105 No. 6 For lo, I raise up, Op. 145 | Tavener: | God is With Us (A Christmas Proclamation) Song for Athene The Lamb The Tiger Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Regale) Funeral Ikos Two Hymns to the Mother of God Love bade me welcome As one who has slept The Lord's Prayer Svyati 'O Holy One' | Walton: | Coronation Te Deum A Litany 'Drop, drop slow tears' Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Where does the uttered music go? Jubilate Deo Passacaglia - Death of Falstaff and Touch her soft lips from Henry V Cantico del Sole The Twelve Set me as a seal upon thine heart Antiphon Missa Brevis |
A slimline 10 CD box set for the Christmas gift market, featuring the ten titles in the award-winning series from St. John’s College, Cambridge: - Lennox BERKELEY Sacred Choral Music 8557277 - BRITTEN Rejoice in the Lamb, Hymn to St Cecilia 8554791 - ELGAR Sacred Choral Music 8557288 - FINZI Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice and other choral works 8555792 - Herbert HOWELLS Requiem and other choral works 8554659 - LEIGHTON Sacred Choral Music 8555795 - RUBBRA Nine Tenebrae Motets 8555255 - STANFORD Anthems and Services 8555794 - TAVENER Song for Athene, Svyati and other choral works 8555256 - WALTON The Twelve, Coronation Te Deum, Missa Brevis 8555793 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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