Immerse yourself in the celestial harmonies of "The Songs Of Angels" by The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge. Released on December 31, 1995, under the Sony Classical label, this album is a captivating collection of choral and Gregorian chant pieces that span a rich tapestry of sacred music. With a duration of one hour and six minutes, the album features 25 tracks that showcase the choir's exquisite vocal prowess and the profound spiritual depth of the compositions.
The album opens with the Missa 'Cum iubilo', a joyful mass that includes the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus and Benedictus, and Agnus Dei, followed by a variety of other sacred works such as "Ave Maria," "Laudi Alla Vergine Maria," and "Psalm 13." The choir's rendition of these pieces is both reverent and inspiring, capturing the essence of each composition with precision and passion. Notable works include "O salutaris hostia," "Salve Regina," and the Missa Brevis, Op. 63, which further highlight the choir's versatility and mastery of the choral repertoire.
Under the skilled direction of Richard Marlow, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, delivers a performance that is both technically impeccable and deeply moving. The album is a testament to the choir's long-standing tradition of excellence and their commitment to preserving and performing the finest choral music. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, "The Songs Of Angels" offers a profound and enriching listening experience that celebrates the timeless beauty of sacred choral works.
(P) 1996 Original sound recordings made and owned by Conifer Records Limited
Tracks
Missa 'Cum iubilo': KyrieAnon. English 13th cent., The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa 'Cum iubilo': GloriaAnon. English 13th cent., The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa 'Cum iubilo': Sanctus and BenedictusAnon. English 13th cent., The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa 'Cum iubilo': Agnus DeiAnon. English 13th cent., The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa 'Cum iubilo': Edi beo thu, heveme queneAnon. English 13th cent., The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Ave Maria, Op. 93Gabriel Fauré, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Laudi Alla Vergine MariaGiuseppe Verdi, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Psalm 13, Op. 27Johannes Brahms, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Ave verum, Op. 65 No.1Gabriel Fauré, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Messe basse: I. KyrieGabriel Fauré, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Messe basse: II. SanctusGabriel Fauré, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Messe basse: III. BenedictusGabriel Fauré, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Messe basse: IV. Agnus DeiGabriel Fauré, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
O salutaris hostiaCamille Saint-Saëns, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Vom Himmel hoch: Vom Himmel hoch - iiMichael Praetorius, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Rejoice, rejoice in ChristWilliam Byrd, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Salvete floresMichael Haydn, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Salve Regina, Op. 67 No.1Gabriel Fauré, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Ave MariaGustav Holst, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa Brevis, Op. 63: KyrieBenjamin Britten, Christopher Allsop, Elizabeth Atherton, Andrea Cockerton, Eliza Lumley
Missa Brevis, Op. 63: GloriaBenjamin Britten, Christopher Allsop, Elizabeth Atherton, Andrea Cockerton, Eliza Lumley
Missa Brevis, Op. 63: SanctusBenjamin Britten, Christopher Allsop, Elizabeth Atherton, Andrea Cockerton, Eliza Lumley
Missa Brevis, Op. 63: BenedictusBenjamin Britten, Christopher Allsop, Elizabeth Atherton, Andrea Cockerton, Eliza Lumley
Missa Brevis, Op. 63: Agnus DeiBenjamin Britten, Christopher Allsop, Elizabeth Atherton, Andrea Cockerton, Eliza Lumley
O ignis spiritus Paracliti (sequentia de spiritu sancto)Hildegard von Bingen, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Marie-Claire Brockshaw, Claire Courtney, Harriet Poyer-Sleeman