Immerse yourself in the rich choral tradition of Gloucester Cathedral with the Gloucester Cathedral Choir's "Alpha Collection, Vol. 3: Choral Music from Gloucester Cathedral." Released on October 9, 1984, this album is a beautifully remastered collection of sacred choral works, showcasing the choir's exceptional skill and the resonant acoustics of the cathedral. The album spans a diverse range of compositions, from traditional hymns like "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" to more intricate pieces such as the "Magnificat" and "Nunc dimittis." Each track highlights the choir's precision and the profound spiritual atmosphere of Gloucester Cathedral. With a duration of 53 minutes, this album is a testament to the enduring power of choral music, offering a serene and uplifting listening experience.
1984 Priory Records1984 Priory Records
Tracks
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind (Arr. J. Sanders for Choir & Organ) [Remastered]Sir Charles Hubert Parry, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Blatchly, John Sanders
This Worldes Joie, GP 254 (Remastered)Arnold Bax, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders
O Lord, My God (Remastered)Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders
No. 1, Unsere Väter hofften auf dich (Remastered)Johannes Brahms, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders
No. 2, Wenn ein starker Gewappneter (Remastered)Johannes Brahms, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders
No. 3, Wo ist ein so herrlich Volk (Remastered)Johannes Brahms, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, John Sanders
Praise the Lord, O My Soul (Remastered)Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Blatchly, John Sanders
I. Magnificat (Remastered)Herbert Howells, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Blatchly, John Sanders
II. Nunc dimittis (Remastered)Herbert Howells, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Blatchly, John Sanders
Come Down, O Love Divine (Remastered)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gloucester Cathedral Choir, Mark Blatchly, John Sanders