Experience the timeless beauty of sacred music with "20 Favourite Hymns" by the renowned Truro Cathedral Choir. Recorded in the resplendent acoustics of Truro Cathedral in 1996, this album is a cherished collection of 20 beloved hymns, each performed with the choir's signature clarity and devotion. Under the direction of Andrew Nethsingha and accompanied by the skilled organ playing of Simon Morley, the choir brings a sense of reverence and joy to these classic pieces.
The album spans a rich tapestry of hymns, from the triumphant "Laudate Dominum" to the reflective "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," and the uplifting "All Things Bright and Beautiful." Each track is a testament to the choir's exceptional vocal prowess and their ability to evoke the spirit of these timeless melodies. Whether you're seeking a moment of quiet reflection or a source of inspiration, this album offers a serene and uplifting experience.
"20 Favourite Hymns" is not just a compilation of songs; it's a celebration of faith and tradition, beautifully captured by one of the UK's finest cathedral choirs. The album's duration of just over an hour makes it an ideal companion for moments of contemplation or for enhancing a peaceful atmosphere. Recorded and produced with meticulous attention to detail, this album is a testament to the enduring power of choral music.
1996 Priory Records1996 Priory Records
Tracks
Laudate Dominum "O Praise Ye the Lord"Sir Charles Hubert Parry, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Cross of Jesus "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"Sir John Stainer, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
O Come, O Come, EmmanuelAnonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Royal Oak "All Things Bright and Beautiful" (Arr. M. Shaw for Choir & Organ)Traditional, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
All Creatures of Our God and KingRalph Vaughan Williams, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Repton "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind"Sir Charles Hubert Parry, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Love Unknown "My Song Is Love Unknown"John Ireland, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Song 34 "Forth in Thy Name"Orlando Gibbons, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Richmond "City of God How Broad and Far"Thomas Haweis, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Horsley "There Is a Green Hill Far Away"Sir John Stainer, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Rockingham "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"Edward Miller, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
St. Albinus "Jesus Lives! Thy Terrors Now"Henry John Gauntlett, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Down Ampney "Come Down O Love Divine"Ralph Vaughan Williams, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
God Be in My HeadHenry Walford Davies, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Wolvercote "O Jesus, I Have Promised"William Harold Ferguson, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Duke Street "Fight the Good Fight"John Hatton, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Abbots Leigh "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"Cyril Taylor, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
St Clement "The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended"Clement Cotterill Scholefield, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
Te lucis ante terminum "Before the Ending of the Day"Anonymous, Truro Cathedral Choir, Andrew Nethsingha
Jerusalem "And Did Those Feet in Ancient Time"Sir Charles Hubert Parry, Truro Cathedral Choir, Simon Morley, Andrew Nethsingha
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