"Kyrie" is a captivating choral album directed by Andrew Nethsingha, featuring the renowned Choir of St John's College, Cambridge. Released on September 15, 2017, under Signum Records, this album is a testament to the choir's exceptional vocal prowess and Nethsingha's masterful direction.
The album spans a diverse range of sacred choral works, including Francis Poulenc's "Mass in G Major, FP 89," Zoltán Kodály's "Missa Brevis," and Leoš Janáček's "Otče náš, JW 4/29." Each piece is performed with precision and passion, showcasing the choir's ability to navigate complex compositions with ease. The album also features Anne Denholm on the harp, adding a delicate and ethereal layer to the performances.
Recorded in the acoustically stunning St John's College Chapel in Cambridge, the album benefits from the chapel's rich reverberation, enhancing the choir's sound and creating an immersive listening experience. The recording was produced by Chris Hazell, ensuring a high-quality audio experience that captures the full range and depth of the choir's voices.
With a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, "Kyrie" is a comprehensive exploration of sacred choral music, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary pieces that will appeal to both classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The album is a beautiful representation of Andrew Nethsingha's artistic vision and the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge's musical excellence.
(C) 2017 Signum Records
Tracks
Mass in G Major, FP 89: I. KyrieFrancis Poulenc, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Mass in G Major, FP 89: II. GloriaFrancis Poulenc, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Mass in G Major, FP 89: III. SanctusFrancis Poulenc, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Mass in G Major, FP 89: IV. BenedictusFrancis Poulenc, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Mass in G Major, FP 89: V. Agnus DeiFrancis Poulenc, Louis Marlowe, Hamish McLaren, Joel Branston, Blake Chen, William Ashford, Michael Bell, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Missa Brevis: I. IntroitusZoltán Kodály, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Missa Brevis: II. KyrieZoltán Kodály, George Balfour, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Missa Brevis: III. GloriaZoltán Kodály, Theodore Platt, Xavier Hetherington, Benedict Flinn, Thomas Lilburn, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Missa Brevis: IV. CredoZoltán Kodály, Benedict Flinn, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Missa Brevis: V. SanctusZoltán Kodály, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Missa Brevis: VI. BenedictusZoltán Kodály, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Missa Brevis: VII. Agnus DeiZoltán Kodály, Xavier Hetherington, Hamish McLaren, George Balfour, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Missa Brevis: VIII. Ite, Missa EstZoltán Kodály, Joseph Wicks, Andrew Nethsingha
Otče náš, JW 4/29: I. Otce nášLeoš Janáček, Michael Bell, Glen Dempsey, Anne Denholm, Andrew Nethsingha
Otče náš, JW 4/29: II. Bud' vule tváLeoš Janáček, Michael Bell, Glen Dempsey, Anne Denholm, Andrew Nethsingha
Otče náš, JW 4/29: III. Chléb nášLeoš Janáček, Glen Dempsey, Anne Denholm, Andrew Nethsingha
Otče náš, JW 4/29: IV. A odpusť námLeoš Janáček, Michael Bell, Glen Dempsey, Anne Denholm, Andrew Nethsingha
Otče náš, JW 4/29: V. Neuvod' násLeoš Janáček, Glen Dempsey, Anne Denholm, Andrew Nethsingha