from Handel: Chandos Anthems Nos 7, 9 & 11a (CDA67737) 1 O praise the Lord with one consent [5'16] 24 minutes 51 seconds 8 tracks2 Praise him, all ye that in his house [3'36] 3 For this our truest int'rest is [2'13] 4 That God is great [2'29] 5 With cheerful notes [3'32] 6 God's tender mercy [3'08] 7 Ye boundless realms of joy [2'22] 8 Your voices raise [2'15] ‘Soloists and chorus alike excel in three of Handel's Chandos Anthems … the 40 members of the Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, sing with flexibility and lightness … Emma Kirkby shows her ... ‘There is vintage Handel to be gleaned here … Layton offers luxury casting, Iestyn Davies and Neal Davies on particularly commanding form … the only thing missing on this disc are the words ... ‘Stephen Layton is on a roll … his inspirational direction and choice of top soloists makes this a welcome addition to earlier recordings. The choir sings with their usual purity of tone and clea ... |