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The unifying theme behind this album is clear from its title; these are pieces that have been used in services at a variety of turning points in the lives of the British monarchy during the lifetime of Elizabeth II, including mostly weddings, but also her coronation and wedding anniversary, and the funerals of Princess Diana and the Queen Mother. It's an apt tribute in 2013, the year of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of her coronation. The album offers just what would be expected of the Cambridge Singers, led by John Rutter: expert, sensitive performances of serene, comforting anthems. Even the most astringent selections, several of Britten's "Choral Dances" from Gloriana, should still fall within most listeners' comfort zone. The choir sings with its characteristic warmth, velvety legato phrasing, and technical precision. Elin Manahan Thomas brings a light, chaste soprano to two arias, Mozart's "Laudate Dominum," and Handel's "Let the bright seraphim." The repertoire is weighted toward 20th and 21st century British works, including pieces by Elgar, Walton, Britten, H. Walford Davies, Richard Rodney Bennett, William Harris, William McKie, John Tavener, Paul Mealor, and Rutter himself. Other eras and nationalities aren't neglected, though, and there are pieces by Brahms, Mozart, Schubert, and Duruflé. The album should appeal especially to listeners looking for lovely choral performances of mellow, lush, euphonious, sometimes ecstatic repertoire.
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John Rutter, Composer, Conductor, MainArtist - Bible, Lyricist - Cambridge Singers, Choir - The Cambridge Singers, MainArtist - Aurora Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K. 339 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Bible, Lyricist - Cambridge Singers, Choir - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Elin Manahan Thomas, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Aurora Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Franz Schubert, Composer - John Rutter, Conductor, Translator, MainArtist - Bible, Lyricist - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Aurora Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 (Johannes Brahms)
Johannes Brahms, Composer - John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Bible, Lyricist - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Aurora Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
The Apostles, Op. 49 (Various Composers)
Edward Elgar, Composer, Lyricist - John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Andrew Lucas, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bible, Lyricist - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Andrew Lucas, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Simon Wall, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bible, Lyricist - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - William McKie, Composer - Oxford University Press, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Anonymous, Lyricist - John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Paul Mealor, Composer - Alison Hill, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Novello & Co. / Wise Music, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
4 Motets on Gregorian Themes, Op. 10 (Maurice Duruflé)
Anonymous, Lyricist - John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Durand & CIE, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Anonymous, Lyricist - John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - William Henry Harris, Composer - G H Palmer, Translator - Novello & Co. / Wise Music, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Anonymous, Lyricist - William Shakespeare , Lyricist - John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - John Tavener, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Chester Music Ltd, MusicPublisher - Mother Thekla,, Lyricist
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Bible, Lyricist - Richard Rodney Bennett, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Novello & Co. / Wise Music, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Bible, Lyricist - William Walton, Composer - Grace Davidson, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Ben Alden, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Oxford University Press, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
God be in my head (Henry Walford Davies)
Traditional, Lyricist - John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Henry Walford Davies, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Traditional, Composer - John Rutter, Conductor, Arranger, MainArtist - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Howard Walter, Lyricist - Oxford University Press, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
William Shakespeare , Lyricist - John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - William Walton, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir - Aurora Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Oxford University Press, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Gloriana, Op. 53 (Benjamin Britten)
John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Benjamin Britten, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - William Plomer, Lyricist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Benjamin Britten, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - William Plomer, Lyricist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Benjamin Britten, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - William Plomer, Lyricist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Benjamin Britten, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - William Plomer, Lyricist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Benjamin Britten, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - William Plomer, Lyricist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
John Rutter, Conductor, MainArtist - Benjamin Britten, Composer - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - William Plomer, Lyricist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Samson, HWV 57 (Georg Friedrich Händel)
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Newburgh Hamilton, Lyricist - John Rutter, MainArtist - The Cambridge Singers, Choir, MainArtist - Elin Manahan Thomas, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Aurora Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Simon Cox, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
2012 Collegium 2012 (P) Collegium
Album review
The unifying theme behind this album is clear from its title; these are pieces that have been used in services at a variety of turning points in the lives of the British monarchy during the lifetime of Elizabeth II, including mostly weddings, but also her coronation and wedding anniversary, and the funerals of Princess Diana and the Queen Mother. It's an apt tribute in 2013, the year of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of her coronation. The album offers just what would be expected of the Cambridge Singers, led by John Rutter: expert, sensitive performances of serene, comforting anthems. Even the most astringent selections, several of Britten's "Choral Dances" from Gloriana, should still fall within most listeners' comfort zone. The choir sings with its characteristic warmth, velvety legato phrasing, and technical precision. Elin Manahan Thomas brings a light, chaste soprano to two arias, Mozart's "Laudate Dominum," and Handel's "Let the bright seraphim." The repertoire is weighted toward 20th and 21st century British works, including pieces by Elgar, Walton, Britten, H. Walford Davies, Richard Rodney Bennett, William Harris, William McKie, John Tavener, Paul Mealor, and Rutter himself. Other eras and nationalities aren't neglected, though, and there are pieces by Brahms, Mozart, Schubert, and Duruflé. The album should appeal especially to listeners looking for lovely choral performances of mellow, lush, euphonious, sometimes ecstatic repertoire.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 22 track(s)
- Total length: 01:15:10
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: John Rutter The Cambridge Singers Aurora Orchestra
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Collegium
- Genre: Classical Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) Choral Music (Choirs)
2012 Collegium 2012 Collegium
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