Immerse yourself in the ethereal and powerful sounds of sacred choral music with "Hear My Words - Choral Classics from St. John's" by the renowned Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge. Released on November 1, 2010, under the Chandos label, this album is a captivating journey through some of the most celebrated works in the choral repertoire.
Spanning a rich duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, the album features a diverse collection of pieces, including the hauntingly beautiful "Miserere: Ill salmo Miserere mei, Deus," the serene "Ave, maris stella (Version for Choir)," and the majestic "All-Night Vigil, Op. 37, 'Vespers'." The Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, known for their impeccable precision and emotional depth, brings these compositions to life with their signature clarity and resonance.
The album also showcases the choir's versatility with motets such as "Exultate Deo," "Agnus Dei," and "Panis angelicus," each piece highlighting the choir's ability to convey both solemnity and joy. The inclusion of "Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11" adds a touch of French romanticism to the collection, while "O Taste and See" and "Hear my words, ye people" offer a blend of contemplative and uplifting melodies.
Whether you are a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer looking to explore its depths, "Hear My Words - Choral Classics from St. John's" offers a profound and enriching listening experience. The Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, delivers a performance that is both technically flawless and deeply moving, making this album a treasure for any music enthusiast.
2010 Chandos Records2010 Chandos Records
Tracks
Miserere: Ill salmo Miserere mei, DeusGregorio Allegri, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, Julius Foo, Thomas Mullock, Leo Tomita, Tristan Hambleton, Peter Hicks, Basil McDonald
Ave, maris stella (Version for Choir)Edvard Grieg, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Bogoróditse Djévo (Mother of God and Virgin)Arvo Pärt, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
All-Night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Hail, O Virgin MotherSergei Rachmaninoff, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Ave, MariaRobert Parsons, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Motets for 5-8 Voices: Book 5 for 5 Voices. Exultate DeoGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Agnus DeiThomas Tallis, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
A New SongJames MacMillan, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, Timothy Ravalde
Panis angelicusCésar Franck, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, Graham Walker, Pablo Strong, Timothy Ravalde
Jubilate DeoCharles Villiers Stanford, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, Timothy Ravalde
O Taste and See: O taste and seeRalph Vaughan Williams, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, Thomas Mullock
O Lord, thou hast searched me outJohn Rutter, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, Timothy Ravalde, Helen Scarbrough
Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11Gabriel Fauré, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, Graham Walker, Timothy Ravalde
Hear my words, ye peopleHubert Parry, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, Thomas Mullock, Julius Foo, Leo Tomita, Tristan Hambleton, Edward de Minckwitz, Alexander Bower-Brown
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