from Handel: Chandos Anthems Nos 7, 9 & 11a (CDA67737) 1 Sonata: Largo e staccato – Allegro [3'05] 19 minutes 54 seconds 8 tracks2 My song shall be alway [4'58] 3 For who is he among the clouds [0'28] 4 God is very greatly to be feared [2'36] 5 The heav'ns are thine [1'58] 6 Righteousness and equity [3'10] 7 Blessed is the people [2'17] 8 Thou art the glory [1'22] ‘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 ... |