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VARIOUS ARTISTS

Treasury of English Church Music

VARIOUS ARTISTS

88 SONGS • 5 HOURS AND 54 MINUTES • SEP 16 2011

1
Introduction Speech by Herbert Howells
Herbert Howells
09:26
2
Sancte Dei pretiose
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
03:55
3
Perspice Christicola
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
01:11
4
Salve sancta parens
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
04:09
5
Sanctus and Benedictus
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
01:41
6
Alleluia psallat
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
01:09
7
Ave miles caelestis curiae
Ambrosian Singers/Ambrosian Players/Denis Stevens
02:41
8
Conditor alme siderum
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
03:17
9
Gloria
Ambrosian Singers/Ambrosian Players/Denis Stevens
02:36
10
Sanctus - Benedictus
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
03:22
11
Beata Dei genetrix Maria, a 3 (No. 53 from "The Old Hall Manuscript")
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
03:19
12
Veni Sancte Spiritus, a 4
Ambrosian Singers/Ambrosian Players/Denis Stevens
05:19
13
Salve virgo Mater pia
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
04:30
14
Ave Maria, Mater Dei, a 4 (No. 65 from "Eton Choirbook")
Ambrosian Singers/Denis Stevens
03:41
15
Nunc dimittis (from "The Booke of Common Prayer Noted", 1549)
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
01:33
16
Wherewithal shall a young man, a 5 (from "The First Booke of Selected Church Music, J. Barnard, 1641")
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
02:56
17
Nolo mortem peccatoris in D Minor, a 4 (from "Tristitiae remedium, cantiones selectissimae")
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
03:25
18
Gradualia ac cantiones sacrae I: No. 37, Ave verum corpus, a 4
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
04:14
19
The First Service, Pt. 2: Evensong, 2. Nunc dimittis, a 8
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
03:14
20
Gloria in excelsis Deo, a 6: "Gloria in excelsis Deo! … Sing, my soul, to God"
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
03:28
21
Factum est silentium (from "Cantica sacra, 1618")
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
03:23
22
O God, wherefore art thou absent from us?
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
02:20
23
Cantiones Sacrae I, 1612: No. 20, Ascendit Deus (In festo Ascensionis Domini)
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
02:41
24
Out of the deep, a 5
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest/Simon Preston
04:30
25
Musica Deo Sacra, Pt. 4: Fourth Service, 3. Nunc dimittis, R. V/6, "Arise, O Lord, into thy resting place"
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest/Simon Preston
04:08
26
Ah, helpless wretch
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest/Simon Preston
04:06
27
Short Service in F Major: VI. Magnificat and Nunc dimittis, (b) Nunc dimittis, "Lord, lettest thou thy servant depart in peace"
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
02:14
28
Hide Not Thou Thy Face, a 4
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
01:57
29
Sing Joyfully unto God, a 6, "Blow the Trumpet"
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
02:43
30
Christe qui lux es et dies IV, a 5
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
03:25
31
O Clap Your Hands, a 8
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
05:13
32
This Is the Record of John, a 5
Gerald English, Hampstead Parish Church Choir, Jaye Consort of Viols, Francis Baines & Martindale Sidwell
04:56
33
Out of the deep, a 5
Gerald English, Hampstead Parish Church Choir, John Morehen & Martindale Sidwell
04:58
34
All People Clap Your Hands (A Full Anthem for Ascension), a 5
Chichester Cathedral Choir & John Birch
01:50
35
O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings, a 5
Chichester Cathedral Choir & John Birch
03:07
36
Lord to Thee I Make My Moan, a 5
Chichester Cathedral Choir & John Birch
02:35
37
Alleluia, I Heard a Voice, a 5
Chichester Cathedral Choir & John Birch
02:29
38
Gradualia ac cantiones sacrae II: No. 22, Victimae paschali, a 5
Boys of All Saints', Margaret Street/New English Singers/Simon Preston
03:30
39
My beloved spake unto me, R. 28
Boys of All Saints', Margaret Street/New English Singers/Simon Preston
05:32
40
Funeral Sentences: Thou Know'st, Lord, Z. 58C
The Choir of Guildford Cathedral, Gavin Williams & Barry Rose feat. Guildford Cathedral Choir
02:25
41
O Lord, My God in F Minor
The Choir of Guildford Cathedral, Gavin Williams, Barry Rose & Chamber Orchestra of Guildford Cathedral
13:18
42
I Will Give Thanks Unto Thee, O Lord, Z. 20
The Choir of Guildford Cathedral, Gavin Williams, Barry Rose & Chamber Orchestra of Guildford Cathedral feat. Guildford Cathedral Choir
09:21
43
O Clap Your Hands
Choir of Guildford Cathedral/Barry Rose
04:16
44
Ascribe unto the Lord, a 4
The Choir of Guildford Cathedral, Barry Rose & Gavin Williams
10:00
45
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God, a 4
The Choir of Guildford Cathedral, Barry Rose & Gavin Williams
13:13
46
Salvator Mundi in G Minor, a 5
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest/Simon Preston
04:18
47
God is our Hope and Strength, a 8
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
03:18
48
Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences, Z. 50
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest feat. Westminster Abbey Choir
03:22
49
O Lord, God of Hosts, Z. 37
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest/Simon Preston feat. Simon Preston & Westminster Abbey Choir
05:17
50
Hear My Prayer, O Lord, Z. 15
Boys of All Saints', Margaret Street/New English Singers/Simon Preston feat. Boys of All Saints' & New English Singers
02:54
51
The souls of the righteous, a 2
Temple Church Choir & Sir George Thalben-Ball
02:35
52
O Lord, look down from Heaven, a 7
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral, Harry Gabb & Dr John Dykes Bower
05:00
53
Palestine: No. 26, Chorus, "Lo! star-led chiefs Assyrian odours bring"
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral, Harry Gabb & Dr John Dykes Bower
04:49
54
If We Believe That Jesus Died, Anthem in D Minor
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral, Harry Gabb & Dr John Dykes Bower
03:54
55
O Saviour of the World, a 8
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral & Dr John Dykes Bower
02:36
56
Evening Service in D Minor: I. Magnificat, "My soul doth magnify the Lord" (Boldly)
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral, Dr John Dykes Bower & Harry Gabb
04:50
57
Evening Service in D Minor: II. Nunc dimittis, "Lord, now lettest Thou thy servant depart in peace"
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral, Dr John Dykes Bower & Harry Gabb
02:31
58
Cast me not away, a 6
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral & Dr John Dykes Bower
04:33
59
Wash me throughly, a 4
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral, Dr John Dykes Bower & Harry Gabb
04:36
60
The Woman of Samaria, A Sacred Cantata, Op. 44: No. 12, Quartett, "God is a spirit" (Version for Choir)
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral & Dr John Dykes Bower
03:02
61
Evening Canticles in B Minor: II. Nunc dimittis, "Lord, now lettest Thou thy servant depart in peace"
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral, Dr John Dykes Bower & Harry Gabb
03:08
62
Morning, Evening and Communion Service in B-Flat Major, Op. 10: No. 1, Morning Canticle 1, Te Deum laudamus, "We praise Thee, o God" (Chorus, Organ)
The Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral, Dr John Dykes Bower & Harry Gabb
06:45
63
3 Motets, Op. 38: III. Beati quorum (Chorus a cappella)
Chichester Cathedral Choir & Christopher Robinson
03:47
64
Short Communion Service in the Phrygian Mode: III. Sanctus - IV. Benedictus
Chichester Cathedral Choir & Christopher Robinson
02:10
65
O Taste and See
Chichester Cathedral Choir & John Birch feat. Richard Seal
01:42
66
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Chichester Cathedral Choir & Christopher Robinson
03:36
67
Anglican Folk Mass: II. Creed
Chichester Cathedral Choir, Christopher Robinson & Richard Seal
03:11
68
3 Festival Choruses, Op. 36a: No. 2, Turn Back, O Man
Chichester Cathedral Choir & John Birch feat. Richard Seal
04:26
69
Greater Love Hath No Man: "Many waters cannot quench Love" (Moderato)
Howard Davies/Neil Osborne/Chichester Cathedral Choir/Richard Seal/John Birch
06:11
70
Collegium Regale, "King's College Cambridge Service": No. 9, Evening Canticle 1, Magnificat, "My soul doth magnify the Lord" (Chorus, Organ)
Chichester Cathedral Choir, Christopher Robinson & Richard Seal
05:14
71
Set Me as a Seal upon Thine Heart, An Anthem for Mixed Chorus
Chichester Cathedral Choir & Christopher Robinson
03:23
72
Ave Maria, Op. 17, "Hail, blessed flower"
Chichester Cathedral Choir & Christopher Robinson
02:48
73
Give me the wings of faith
Chichester Cathedral Choir, Christopher Robinson & Richard Seal
05:36
74
Coronation Offertory, Op. 64 "O Hearken Thou"
Worcester Cathedral Choir/Christopher Robinson/Harry Bramma feat. Harry Bramma
03:37
75
Psalm 29, Op. 74 "Give unto the Lord"
Worcester Cathedral Choir/Christopher Robinson/Harry Bramma feat. Harry Bramma & Worcester Cathedral Choir
08:21
76
I Saw a Fair Maiden
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
04:29
77
3 Carol-Anthems: II. A Spotless Rose
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest/Roger Cleverdon
03:32
78
3 Carol-Anthems: III. Sing Lullaby
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
03:47
79
3 Carol-Anthems: I. Here is the Little Door
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
03:36
80
There is No Rose of Such Virtue, Op. 14
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest
02:19
81
A Hymn to the Virgin
Westminster Abbey Choir/Douglas Guest feat. Choir Of Westminster Abbey
03:54
82
Te Deum in G Major
Wells Cathedral Choir/Anthony Crossland/Denys Pouncey feat. Anthony Crossland & Wells Cathedral Choir
06:55
83
Morning and Evening Services in E Minor, Op. 90: No. 3, Evening Canticle 1, Magnificat, "My soul doth magnify the Lord" (Chorus, Organ)
Wells Cathedral Choir/Anthony Crossland/Denys Pouncey
04:40
84
Morning and Evening Services in E Minor, Op. 90: No. 4, Evening Canticle 2, Nunc dimittis, "Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace" (Chorus, Organ)
Wells Cathedral Choir/Anthony Crossland/Denys Pouncey
03:49
85
Magnificat in C Major
Temple Church Choir & Sir George Thalben-Ball
02:46
86
Nunc dimittis
Temple Church Choir & Sir George Thalben-Ball
01:33
87
Blessed are the Pure in Heart (from "The Church Anthem Book", 1933)
Temple Church Choir & Sir George Thalben-Ball
01:21
88
Jubilate in G Major
Temple Church Choir & Sir George Thalben-Ball
03:26
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