Experience the awe-inspiring power of sacred choral music with "Grier: Lit by Holy Fire," a live world premiere recording conducted by the renowned Stephen Cleobury and performed by the esteemed Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Released in 2018, this album captures the essence of Francis Grier's profound and moving composition, "Lit by Holy Fire," a major setting of the Vespers.
Spanning a duration of one hour and one minute, this album is a testament to the choir's exceptional skill and the conductor's masterful direction. The tracklist weaves together readings from various biblical passages with the choir's ethereal vocals, creating a harmonious blend of spoken word and choral music. Each track is a live performance, offering an authentic and captivating listening experience.
The album is a beautiful fusion of choral, requiem, and classical genres, showcasing the choir's versatility and Cleobury's expertise. The live recordings were released digitally, making this spiritual and artistic journey accessible to a wider audience. Whether you're a fan of classical music, a devotee of sacred choral works, or simply appreciate the beauty of human voices in harmony, "Grier: Lit by Holy Fire" is an album that will resonate deeply.
Genesis I, 1-2 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Lit by Holy Fire: I. Introit (First dark) - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Benjamin Sheen, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Benedict Kearns, Joel Williams
Jeremiah IV, 23-26 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Lit by Holy Fire: II. "My feet were almost gone" - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Job XXXVIII, 16-27 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Lit by Holy Fire: III. "He made darkness his secret place" - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Samuel Landman, Thomas Pickard, Philip Barrett, Adam Banwell, Benjamin Sheen
Ezekiel XXXVII, 1-6 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Lit by Holy Fire: IV. "Thou requirest truth" - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Patrick Dunachie, Adam Banwell, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Proverbs III, 13-23 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Matthew VII, 13-14 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Lit by Holy Fire: V. "Order my steps in thy word" - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Joel Williams
Romans VIII, 32-39 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Lit by Holy Fire: VI. "Blessed are those" - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Philip Barrett, Barnaby May, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Samuel Landman, Patrick Dunachie
Revelations XXII, 1-5 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Lit by Holy Fire: VII. "For with thee is the well of life" - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Barnaby May, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Oliver Finn, Henry Hawkesworth
Genesis XVIII, 1-8 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Lit by Holy Fire: VIII. "Thou hast set my feet in a large room" - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Patrick Dunachie
John XV, 4-11 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Lit by Holy Fire: IX. "I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever" - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Joel Williams
Luke I, 26-38 (Reading) - LiveAnonymous, King's College Chapel Readers
Lit by Holy Fire: X. Magnificat - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Benjamin Sheen, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Oliver Finn
Lit by Holy Fire: XI. Magnificamus - LiveFrancis Grier, Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge