Hyperion CDA66359
Playing time: 75'02
Recorded in St Jude's Church, Hampstead, London, on 10, 17, 18 February 1989
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Mendelssohn: Choral Music
Corydon Singers
Contents:
| 1. | Verleih' uns Frieden op posth (1831) prayer for four-part choir, organ and orchestra | [5:44] |
| 2. | Kyrie eleison op posth for double choir | [1:23] |
| 3. | Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe op posth for double choir | [4:54] |
| 4. | Ave Maria op 23 no 2 for soloists, eight-part choir, organ and orchestra | [7:22] |
| 5. | Mitten wir im Leben sind op 23 no 3 for eight-part choir | [8:35] |
| 6. | Heilig, heilig ist Gott, der Herr Zebaoth for double choir | [1:37] |
| SIX ANTHEMS FOR DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE YEAR op 79 for eight-part choir | ||
| 7. | Weihnachten (Christmas) | [1:22] |
| 8. | Am Neujahrstage (On New year's Day) | [3:17] |
| 9. | Am Himmelfahrtstage (On Ascension Day) | [1:24] |
| 10. | In der Passionszeit (In Passiontide) | [2:09] |
| 11. | Im Advent (In Advent) | [1:21] |
| 12. | Am Karfreitage (On Good Friday) | [1:57] |
| THREE PSALMS op 78 | ||
| 13. | Warum toben die Heiden (Psalm 2) for choir and solo voices | [7:15] |
| 14. | Richte mich, Gott, und führe meine Sache (Psalm 43) for eight-part choir | [3:51] |
| 15. | Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen? (Psalm 22) for choir and solo voices | [10:17] |
| 16. | Hör mein Bitten, Herr, neige dich zu mir (Hear my Prayer) for soprano, eight-part choir and organ | [11:25] |
Performers:
Corydon Singers
ANNE DAWSON soprano
ROGERS COVEY-CRUMP tenor
JOHN SCOTT organ
ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
MATTHEW BEST conductor
Reviews:
'This is one of the most wonderful choral discs I have ever heard. A must for anyone who values really wonderful music fantastically well performed' (Organists Review)
'Singing of an exceptionally high quality' (Gramophone)
'One of the most enriching listening experiences I have had in some time. This ethereal music is truly inspirational and serves to renew one's faith' (American Record Guide)
'This delectable recital of choral gems... from [the] marvellous Corydon Singers'
(CDReview)