England, My England

by Choir of King's College, Cambridge

Overview

This two-CD compilation captures the quintessentially English sound of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge set in the singular acoustics of their magnificent chapel.

Over the course of 40 tracks, this set covers coronation music, ancient and modern motets, psalms set to Anglican chant, favorite hymns, songs of solemn remembrance, and more.

A perfect set for Anglophiles, fans of King's College, or connoisseurs of great choral music! From the Label

Product Details

Release Date:	08/11/2009
Label:	Warner Classics
UPC:	5099922894403
catalogNumber:	28944
Rank:	61561

Tracks

1. Zadok the Priest, coronation anthem No. 1 for chorus & orchestra, HWV 258
2. Lux Aeterna, for chorus (after Nimrod from Enigma Variations, various arr.)
3. Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
4. Spem in Alium (also set as "Sing and glorify"), motet for 40 voices, P. 299
5. Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd"
6. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Hallelujah Chorus
7. Requiem for chorus & orchestra: Pie Jesu
8. Come Down, O Love Divine, hymn ("Down Ampney")
9. O nata lux de lumine, motet (hymn) for 5 voices, P. 209
10. Te lucis ante terminum
11. Ave verum corpus (also anthem: "O Lord, God of Israel"), motet for 4 voices (SATB)
12. When I survey the wondrous Cross, hymn (Rockingham)
13. Beati Quorum Via, Op. 38/3
14. Antiphon ("Let all the world"), song for baritone, chorus (ad lib.) orchestra (or organ) (Mystical Songs No. 5)
15. Justorum animae (also anthem "Souls of the righteous"), motet for 5 voices (SSATB)
16. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323: Symphony, solo & chorus
17. Faire Is the Heaven, for chorus
18. Psalm 67: God be merciful unto us, and bless us
19. Ave Maria for 5 voices
20. All People That on Earth Do Dwell
21. Jerusalem ("And did those feet in ancient time"), for chorus & organ (or orchestra)
22. Requiem for chorus & orchestra: Requiem aeternam
23. I vow to thee, my country, for chorus & orchestra, H. 148
24. Song for Athene, for chorus
25. Abide with me (Tune: Eventide)
26. Evening Service (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) in G major, Op. 81: Magnificat in G
27. Thou know'st, Lord (2nd setting), anthem for chorus, slidetrumpets & organ, Z. 58c
28. Hosanna to the son of David, anthem for 6 voices
29. The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended (Tune: St. Clement)
30. Psalm 84 "Quam Dilecta!" for chorus
31. Mass for soloists & chorus in G minor: Kyrie
32. Greater Love Hath No Man, motet for treble, baritone, chorus & organ
33. If ye love me, anthem for 4 voices
34. Dear Lord and Father of mankind (Tune: Repton), anthem
35. Jubilate Deo, for chorus & organ in C major
36. Drop, drop, slow tears, hymn (from "The Hymnes and Songs of the Church")
37. To be sung of a summer night on the water, songs (2) for chorus, RT iv/5: No. 1
38. O praise God in his holiness (Psalm 150), for chorus & organ
39. When David heard (O my son Absalom), sacred madrigal in 2 sections for 6 voices
40. I Was Glad (Psalm 122), anthem for chorus & organ (or orchestra)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Choir of King's College, Cambridge   Primary Artist