Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant harmonies of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, with their exquisite album "Howells: Te Deum and Jubilate ; Vaughan Williams: Three Shakespeare Songs." This captivating collection, released on November 1, 2015, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, is a testament to the choir's unparalleled skill and the timeless beauty of the featured works.
The album opens with Herbert Howells' magnificent "Collegium Regale" Canticles, including the triumphant "Te Deum" and the jubilant "Jubilate," composed in 1944 for the King's College, Cambridge. These pieces are followed by Howells' Psalm-Preludes Op. 32, showcasing the choir's ability to convey the depth and nuance of these sacred texts. The album also includes Howells' moving "Motet On The Death Of President Kennedy" and the serene "St. Paul's Service."
Ralph Vaughan Williams' enchanting "Three Shakespeare Songs" are a highlight of the album, with the choir bringing to life the whimsical "Full Fathom Five," the majestic "The Cloud-capp'd Towers," and the playful "Over Hill, Over Dale." The album also features Vaughan Williams' "The Turtle Dove" and two Elizabethan Part Songs, "Willow Song" and "O Mistress Mine," demonstrating the choir's versatility and mastery of a wide range of styles.
With a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, this album is a feast for the ears, offering a blend of choral masterpieces that span the sacred and the secular. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, the Choir of King's College, Cambridge's rendition of these timeless works is sure to captivate and inspire.
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