Experience the timeless beauty of choral music with "Anthems from the 17th & 18th Centuries" by the renowned Salisbury Cathedral Choir. This captivating album, originally released in 1961, showcases the choir's exquisite vocal prowess through a collection of eight anthems composed by prominent figures of the Baroque era. Under the direction of Richard Lloyd and Christopher Dearnley, the choir delivers a performance that is both historically significant and musically enriching.
The album features works by celebrated composers such as Henry Purcell and John Blow, including iconic pieces like "Jehovah, quam multi sunt hostes mei" and "My God, My God, Look upon Me." Each track is a testament to the choir's precision and the rich, resonant acoustics of Salisbury Cathedral, providing an authentic and immersive listening experience.
Recorded and originally issued by Argo in 1961, this album has been reissued by Priory Records, making it accessible to a new generation of classical music enthusiasts. With a duration of just under 46 minutes, "Anthems from the 17th & 18th Centuries" is a perfect addition to any classical music collection, offering a glimpse into the sacred music of a bygone era performed by one of the UK's finest choirs.
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