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Track(s) taken from CDA66606

The Burial Service

composer
William Croft (1678-1727)
'Thou knowest, Lord' was borrowed by Croft from Purcell
composer
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
'Thou knowest, Lord' only
author of text
Anonymous - traditional
Book of Common Prayer

St Paul's Cathedral Choir, The Parley of Instruments, John Scott (conductor)
Recording details: May 1992
St Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom
Produced by Mark Brown
Engineered by Antony Howell
Release date: January 1993
Total duration: 13 minutes 1 seconds
 

Reviews

‘This is choral singing of the highest quality’ (Choir & Organ)

‘The Pauline acoustics are captured to great effect. The notes are helpful and texts are printed. With little competition this will fill a Croft slot on the shelf very satisfactorily’ (Fanfare, USA)

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