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Compact Disc CDA66114

£13.99


Recorded in Westminster Cathedral, London, on 2, 3, 4 November 1983
Recording Engineer
ANTONY HOWELL
Recording Producer
MARK BROWN
Design
TERRY SHANNON
Executive Producer
EDWARD PERRY
© Hyperion Records Ltd, London, MCMLXXXV

Duration: 56'43
DDD
Front illustration: Mosaic of Christ Resurrected, St Mark's, Venice


Contents:

  1. Motet 'O QUAM GLORIOSUM' [2'36]

    Missa 'O QUAM GLORIOSUM'

  2. Kyrie [2'07]
  3. Gloria [3'52]
  4. Credo [5'52]
  5. Sanctus [5'03]
  6. Agnus Dei [4'55]

    Missa 'AVE MARIS STELLA'

  7. Kyrie [3'34]
  8. Gloria [6'34]
  9. Credo [9'20]
  10. Sanctus [5'51]
  11. Agnus Dei [6'17]

Sleeve Notes


GRAMOPHONE AWARD WINNER
PENGUIN GUIDE ROSETTE


'One of my most cherished records ... such poise and sensitivity ... one of the best choral records of its kind currently available. I can recommend it without reservation' (Gramophone Critics' Choice)

'My single most satisfying choral disc of the year … I cannot be dispassionate about this record: marvellous, natural, throaty, vivid singing … a must' (The Sunday Times)

'Exemplary' (Hi-Fi News)

'gloriously performed ... The Westminster Cathedral Choir sing with a fervour and passion that puts their Anglican colleagues in the shade in this repertoire' (The Good CD Guide)

'David Hill's direction breathes commitment and sheer love of this music' (The Times)


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