Lennox Berkeley's exquisite collection, Berkeley: Crux Fidelis / Missa Brevis / 3 Latin Motets / A Festival Anthem, is a masterful showcase of the composer's chamber music prowess. Released on 1 September 2003 under the esteemed Naxos label, this album spans 1 hour and 15 minutes, taking listeners on a journey through a diverse range of sacred and choral works.
The album features a stunning array of pieces, including the poignant 'Crux Fidelis', the beautifully crafted 'Missa Brevis', and the sublime '3 Latin Motets'. Berkeley's mastery of vocal writing is evident in the soaring 'Magnificat' and 'Nunc dimittis', while the 'Mass' showcases his ability to craft intricate, interweaving lines. The album also includes the touching 'The Lord Is My Shepherd' and the joyful 'A Festival Anthem', demonstrating Berkeley's remarkable range and depth.
With its rich, nuanced soundscapes and impeccable craftsmanship, this album is a must-listen for fans of chamber music and choral works. Lennox Berkeley's unique voice and style shine throughout, making this collection a testament to his enduring legacy as a composer. Through the careful selection and presentation of these works, Naxos has created an album that is at once a tribute to Berkeley's artistry and a thrilling exploration of the chamber music genre.
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Tracks
Crux fidelis, Op. 43, No. 1Lennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: KyrieLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: GloriaLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: SanctusLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: BenedictusLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 57: Agnus DeiLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
MagnificatLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Magnificat and Nunc dimittis, Op. 99: Nunc dimittisLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
3 Latin Motets, Op. 83, No. 1: Eripe me, DomineLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
3 Latin Motets, Op. 83, No. 1: Veni sponsa ChristiLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
3 Latin Motets, Op. 83, No. 1: Regina coeliLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
The Lord Is My shepherd, Op. 91, No. 1Lennox Berkeley, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Jonathan Vaughn, Christopher Robinson
Mass, Op. 64: KyrieLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Mass, Op. 64: GloriaLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Mass, Op. 64: SanctusLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Mass, Op. 64: BenedictusLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Mass, Op. 64: Agnus DeiLennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Look up, Sweet Babe, Op. 43 No. 2Lennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
A Festival Anthem, Op. 21 No. 2Lennox Berkeley, Christopher Robinson, Jonathan Vaughn, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
3 Pieces, Op. 72: No. 1, ToccataLennox Berkeley, Jonathan Vaughn
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