 | from Handel: Chandos Anthems Nos 7, 9 & 11a (CDA67737) 1 Sonata: Andante – Allegro [3'48] 20 minutes 56 seconds 8 tracks2 Let God arise [2'47] 3 Like as the smoke vanisheth [2'42] 4 Let the righteous be glad [3'16] 5 O sing unto God [2'48] 6 Praised be the Lord! [1'32] 7 At thy rebuke, O God [1'55] 8 Blessed be God [2'08] ‘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 ... |