Experience the ethereal beauty of sacred choral music with "The Art of the Chorister" by the renowned Choir of New College, Oxford. This captivating album, released on the Novum label, showcases the choir's exceptional skill and versatility, featuring a diverse repertoire that spans centuries of choral tradition.
Under the direction of Edward Higginbottom, the Choir of New College, Oxford delivers a mesmerizing performance that highlights the purity and precision of their voices. The album opens with a selection of motets, including arrangements by E. Higginbottom and M. Hall, demonstrating the choir's ability to breathe new life into classic pieces. Notable works include "O praise the Lord" and "Hear my prayer, O Lord," which showcase the choir's dynamic range and expressive power.
The album also features beloved pieces such as "Ave Maria" and "Stabat Mater," performed with a sensitivity and depth that reveal the choir's profound connection to the music. The inclusion of excerpts from Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" and Bach's "Ich habe genug" adds a touch of operatic flair, showcasing the choir's versatility and technical prowess.
"The Art of the Chorister" is a testament to the Choir of New College, Oxford's commitment to excellence and their dedication to preserving and innovating the art of choral singing. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the timeless beauty of sacred choral music.
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Tracks
3 Motets, Op. 39: No. 2, O praise the Lord (Laudate pueri) [arr. E. Higginbottom]Felix Mendelssohn, Henry Jenkinson, Otta Jones, Robert Brooks, Choir of New College, Oxford, Collegium Novum String Ensemble, Edward Higginbottom
Lauda Sion salvatoremFrançois Couperin, Otta Jones, Henry Jenkinson, Choir of New College, Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
Ave MariaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Choir of New College, Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
3 Motets, Op. 39: No. 1, Hear my prayer, O Lord (Veni, Domine) [arr. M. Hall]Felix Mendelssohn, Henry Jenkinson, Otta Jones, Robert Brooks, Choir of New College, Oxford, Collegium Novum String Ensemble, Edward Higginbottom
Ex ore innocentium (Arr. M. Hall)John Ireland, Choir of New College, Oxford, Collegium Novum String Ensemble, Edward Higginbottom
Audivi vocemThomas Tallis, Otta Jones, Henry Jenkinson, Robert Brooks, William Hewstone, Choir of New College, Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
O dive custos Auriacae domus, Z. 504Henry Purcell, Henry Jenkinson, Otta Jones, Choir of New College, Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
Stabat MaterGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Henry Jenkinson, Otta Jones, Robert Brooks, Choir of New College, Oxford, Collegium Novum, Edward Higginbottom
Stabat mater, P. 77: Sancta MaterGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Henry Jenkinson, Otta Jones, Robert Brooks, Choir of New College, Oxford, Collegium Novum, Edward Higginbottom
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Die Zauberflöte (the Magic Flute), K. 620, Act II: Trio. Seid uns zum zweiten Mal willkommenWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Henry Jenkinson, Otta Jones, Robert Brooks, Collegium Novum String Ensemble, Edward Higginbottom
Ich habe genug, BWV 82: Aria. Schlummert einJohann Sebastian Bach, Otta Jones, Choir of New College, Oxford, Collegium Novum, Edward Higginbottom
Ave MariaJehan Alain, Choir of New College, Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Otta Jones, Choir of New College, Oxford, Collegium Novum String Ensemble, Edward Higginbottom
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