Description
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)
Design and Photography:
- Cover Design and Photography: Zoë Dominic
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