Immerse yourself in the serene and harmonious sounds of "Stillness And Sweet Harmony" by The Cambridge Singers, a captivating choral album released on November 1, 1996, under the Collegium label. This exquisite collection of sacred and seasonal music spans a full hour and two minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that blend traditional and contemporary choral works.
The album features a diverse range of pieces, from the reverent "Adoro te devote" to the poignant "Pie Jesu" from Fauré's Requiem, showcasing the exceptional vocal prowess of The Cambridge Singers. Their renditions of lesser-known gems like "Visita quaesumus" and "In manus tuas" are particularly noteworthy, as are their arrangements of classic carols such as "What Sweeter Music" and "The Silver Swan."
With a focus on choral and Christmas genres, "Stillness And Sweet Harmony" is a testament to the enduring power of sacred music to inspire and uplift. Whether you're a seasoned choral music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a deeply moving and enriching listening experience.
(C) 1996 Collegium(P) 1996 Collegium
Tracks
Adoro te devoteAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Requiem, Op. 48: IV. Pie Jesu (1893 Version)Gabriel Fauré, Caroline Ashton, John Scott, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
Visita quaesumusWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Draw On, Sweet NightJohn Wilbye, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O Can Ye Sew Cushions (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
The Silver SwanOrlando Gibbons, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Down by the Sally Gardens (Arr. J. Rutter)Traditional, The Cambridge Singers, David Rix, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
In manus tuasJohn Sheppard, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Miserere mei, DeusGregorio Allegri, Caroline Ashton, Karen Kerslake, Charles Pott, Patrick Craig, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
2 Offertories, Op. 65: No. 2, Tantum ergoGabriel Fauré, Ruth Holton, Melanie Marshall, Nicola-Jane Kemp, The Cambridge Singers, John Scott, John Rutter
Justorum animaeWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O quam suavis estWilliam Byrd, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
4 Pezzi sacri: No. 3, Laudi alla Vergine MariaGiuseppe Verdi, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Alma redemptoris MaterAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
What Sweeter MusicJohn Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
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