Description
The English Orpheus, Vol. 10: Cathedral Music by Thomas Weelkes
CD Details:
- Title: The English Orpheus, Vol. 10: Cathedral Music by Thomas Weelkes
- Composers: Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623)
- Performers: Winchester Cathedral Choir, Timothy Byram-Wigfield (chamber organ), David Hill (conductor)
- Recording Label: Hyperion Records Ltd
- Catalogue Number: CDA66477
- UPC: 034571164779
Overview:
"The English Orpheus, Vol. 10: Cathedral Music by Thomas Weelkes" showcases the exquisite compositions of Thomas Weelkes performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir under the direction of David Hill. This album presents a collection of anthems and works that reflect the beauty and depth of Weelkes' music. Recorded in Winchester Cathedral in 1991, this rendition captures the essence of English cathedral music.
Track Listing:
- Voluntarie I [2'01]
- Alleluia. I heard a voice [2'35]
- All laud and praise [5'49]
- Laboravi in gemitu meo [3'36]
- Give the king thy judgements [5'03]
- Pavan [2'56]
- O Lord, arise [3'04]
- SERVICE FOR TREBLES:Voluntarie II [1'58]
- Magnificat [5'22]
- Nunc dimittis [4'14]
- Give Ear, O Lord
- If King Manasses [6'40]
- When David heard [4'33]
- O how amiable [2'47]
- Gloria in excelsis Deo [3'05]
- O Jonathan, woe is me [2'43]
Additional Information:
- Recorded at Winchester Cathedral on January 21-24, 1991.
- Recording Engineer: Antony Howell
- Recording Producer: Mark Brown
- Design: Terry Shannon
- Front Photograph: Matthew Stevens, OpusImage
Reviews:
- Gramophone praises the anthology of Weelkes's cathedral music on this disc.
- AllMusic commends the fine blend and intonation of the Winchester Cathedral Choir.
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