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Kiri Te Kanawa, Choir Of St. Paul's Cathedral – Ave Maria / Hungaroton LP 1984

SLPDL 31312

Product Details:

Title: Kiri Te Kanawa, Choir Of St. Paul's Cathedral – Ave Maria
Label: Hungaroton – SLPDL 31312
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: Hungary
Released: 1984
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Product Overview:

Experience the divine voice of soprano Kiri Te Kanawa alongside the majestic Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral in this 1984 LP from Hungaroton. Featuring a selection of sacred and classical pieces, this album showcases Kanawa's unparalleled vocal prowess, complemented by the rich harmonies of the renowned choir.

Key Features:

Charles Gounod: Delight in "O Divine Redeemer (Repentir)", a powerful rendition by Kiri Te Kanawa accompanied by the English Chamber Orchestra.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Enjoy the ethereal "Laudate Dominum" from Vesperae Solennes De Confessore K. 339, beautifully interpreted with reverence.
Johann Sebastian Bach: Revel in the spiritual tranquility of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and the moving "Bist Du Bei Mir BWV 508".
Franz Schubert: Experience the timeless beauty of "Ave Maria Op. 52/6", arranged by Thelma Owen, highlighting Kanawa's angelic voice.
Georg Friedrich Händel: Be uplifted by Handel's majestic compositions "Let the Bright Seraphim" and "Let Their Celestial Concerts" from Samson.
Diverse Arrangements: From Mendelssohn's "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges" to Franck's "Panis Angelicus", explore a variety of musical styles and interpretations.
Musical Accompaniment: Conducted by Barry Rose, featuring performances by the English Chamber Orchestra, with notable contributions from harpist Thelma Owen and trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins.

Tracklist:

Side A:

O Divine Redeemer (Repentir) - Charles Gounod
Laudate Dominum - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Bist Du Bei Mir BWV 508 - Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Johann Sebastian Bach
Sanctus (From Messe Solennelle De Ste Cécile) - Charles Gounod

Side B:

Auf Flügeln Des Gesanges - Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Panis Angelicus - César Franck
Ave Verum KV 618 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ave Maria Op. 52/6 - Franz Schubert (arranged by Thelma Owen)
Trumpet Tune - Henry Purcell (arranged by Crispian Steele-Perkins)
Let The Bright Seraphim (From Samson) - Georg Friedrich Händel
Let Their Celestial Concerts (From Samson) - Georg Friedrich Händel

Performance Credits:

Soprano Vocals: Kiri Te Kanawa
Choir: Choir Of St. Paul's Cathedral
Conductor: Barry Rose
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
Special Performers: Thelma Owen (harp), Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet), Neil Black (oboe), Christopher Bowers-Broadbent (organ), Olga Hegedus (violin/cello)