sir peter maxwell davies: sacred choral works - peter maxwell davies
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: Sacred Choral Works
Peter Maxwell Davies
2006
14 tracks
1 uur, 11 min
Album Description
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies' 'Sacred Choral Works' is a captivating album that showcases the renowned composer's mastery of choral music. Released on 1 August 2006 by Delphian Records, this collection features a world premiere recording of 'Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis', as well as other sublime pieces, including 'Three Organ Voluntaries' and 'O magnum mysterium'. The latter is a beautifully crafted work, comprising carols, sonatas, and an organ fantasia, all woven together to create a rich tapestry of sound. With a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of spiritual and musical depth, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the beauty and splendour of Peter Maxwell Davies' sacred choral compositions.
(C) 2008 Delphian Records LTD(P) 2008 Delphian Records LTD
Tracks
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Magnificat - world Premiere RecordingPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Nunc Dimittis - World Premiere RecordingPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Three Organ Voluntaries: Psalm 124 (after David Peebles)Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Three Organ Voluntaries: O God Abufe (after John Fethy)Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Three Organ Voluntaries: All Sons of Adam (after an anon. sixteenth-century motet)Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: O magnum mysterium - treble soloPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: Haylle, comly and clenePeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Sonata I: Puer NatusPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: O magnum mysteriumPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: Alleluia, pro Virgine MariaPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Sonata II: Lux fulgebitPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: The fader of HevenPeter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Carol: O magnum mysterium (full choir)Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
O magnum mysterium: Organ Fantasia on 'O magnum mysterium'Peter Maxwell Davies, Simon Nieminski, Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Peter Maxwell Davies was a renowned English composer, conductor, and teacher, celebrated for his innovative and prolific compositions. Born on 8 September 1934 in Salford, near Manchester, he went on to become one of the most influential British composers of the 20th century. With a career spanning over six decades, Peter Maxwell Davies left a legacy of over 300 compositions, including symphonies, operas, and music-theatre works, often inspired by his love of Scotland and political activism. His notable works include Eight Songs for a Mad King and Symphony No. 9, showcasing his unique ability to combine disparate styles and push boundaries in contemporary music.
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