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The choir at Salisbury Cathedral can trace its roots beyond the 700-year history of the cathedral back another 200 years to the cathedral at Old Sarum. In 1991, the choir created a new tradition by adding a girls' choir, which alternates with the boys in singing with the men (Lay Vicars). Both groups are represented in this collection of anthems, most of which are Victorian or later, with a few exceptions, such as works by Byrd and Gibbons. The girls' choir also sings several pieces on its own. Most of the pieces use the ripe harmonic language of late Romanticism, but all in the context of restraint and propriety. All but one of the anthems is in English, and most are familiar primarily within the Anglican, rather than the larger Protestant choral tradition. The selection includes both a cappella works and pieces with organ accompaniment. The sound of the choir is light and somewhat austere, since there are only six men, two each of altos, tenors, and basses. The balance is always good, though, because the children's choirs sing lightly and transparently, and in spite of the small numbers, the sound is never thin. David Halls leads the groups in precise, reverential readings, entirely appropriate for this repertoire. Organist Daniel Cook provides a capable accompaniment. The acoustic is good, with enough resonance for warmth, but not too much. The CD should have strong appeal for anyone who loves the tradition of British cathedral choirs.
© TiVo
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Fear Not, O Land (Edward Elgar)
Sir Edward ELGAR, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem (Herbert Howells)
Herbert Howells, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Bible Songs, Op. 113 (Sir Charles Villiers Stanford)
Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, Composer - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Teach Me, O Lord (William Byrd)
William BYRD, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
O Praise the Lord, Ye Angels of His (Maurice Greene)
Maurice Greene, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Blessed Be the God and Father (Samuel Sebastian Wesley)
Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
King of Glory, King of Peace (William Henry Harris)
Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - William Henry Harris, Composer - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Save us O Lord (Edward Bairstow)
Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Edward Bairstow, Composer - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
O Clap Your Hands Together (Orlando Gibbons)
Orlando Gibbons, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
The True Glory (Peter Aston)
Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist - Peter Aston, Composer
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Ex ore innocentium (John Ireland)
John Ireland, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace (Samuel Sebastian Wesley)
Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Versa est in luctum (Alonso Lobo)
Alonso Lobo, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
And I Saw a New Heaven (Edgar Bainton)
Edgar Bainton, Composer - Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Sanctus (Walter Alcock)
Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Walter Galpin Alcock, Composer - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Behold the Tabernacle of God (William Henry Harris)
Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - William Henry Harris, Composer - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
How Beauteous Are Their Feet (Sir Charles Villiers Stanford)
Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, Composer - Daniel Cook, Artist, MainArtist - David Halls, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
Album review
The choir at Salisbury Cathedral can trace its roots beyond the 700-year history of the cathedral back another 200 years to the cathedral at Old Sarum. In 1991, the choir created a new tradition by adding a girls' choir, which alternates with the boys in singing with the men (Lay Vicars). Both groups are represented in this collection of anthems, most of which are Victorian or later, with a few exceptions, such as works by Byrd and Gibbons. The girls' choir also sings several pieces on its own. Most of the pieces use the ripe harmonic language of late Romanticism, but all in the context of restraint and propriety. All but one of the anthems is in English, and most are familiar primarily within the Anglican, rather than the larger Protestant choral tradition. The selection includes both a cappella works and pieces with organ accompaniment. The sound of the choir is light and somewhat austere, since there are only six men, two each of altos, tenors, and basses. The balance is always good, though, because the children's choirs sing lightly and transparently, and in spite of the small numbers, the sound is never thin. David Halls leads the groups in precise, reverential readings, entirely appropriate for this repertoire. Organist Daniel Cook provides a capable accompaniment. The acoustic is good, with enough resonance for warmth, but not too much. The CD should have strong appeal for anyone who loves the tradition of British cathedral choirs.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 01:14:09
- Main artists: Salisbury Cathedral Choir Daniel Cook David Halls
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Priory Records
- Genre: Classical
(C) 2007 Priory Records (P) 2007 Priory Records
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