Immerse yourself in the sacred and uplifting sounds of the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, with their captivating album "Ascendit Deus: Music for Ascensiontide & Pentecost." Released in 2015 under the harmonia mundi label, this choral masterpiece spans a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, featuring 15 tracks that beautifully encapsulate the spirit of Ascensiontide and Pentecost.
The album showcases a diverse collection of compositions, including works by renowned composers such as Elgar, and is performed with exquisite precision by the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, under the direction of Graham Ross. The Dmitri Ensemble adds depth and richness to the performances, creating a harmonious blend of voices and instruments that resonates with divine grace.
From the triumphant "Ascendit Deus" to the serene "Come, Holy Ghost," each track is a testament to the choir's exceptional talent and the profound significance of the liturgical season. The album also includes a bonus track, "If ye love me," adding an extra layer of musical delight for the audience.
Whether you are a devotee of choral music or simply seeking a moment of tranquility and inspiration, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience. Let the ethereal voices of the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, transport you to a realm of spiritual elevation and musical excellence.
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Tracks
Ascendit DeusPeter Philips, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
O Clap Your HandsRalph Vaughan Williams, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross, Dmitri Ensemble
Viri GalilaeiPatrick Gowers, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Matthew Jorysz, Dmitri Ensemble, Peter Harrison, Graham Ross
Was it a voice? (Music for Ascension Day)Brett Dean, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Let All the World in Every Corner SingNico Muhly, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Peter Harrison, Ben Michaels, Graham Ross
God is gone upGerald Finzi, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Matthew Jorysz, Graham Ross
Coelos ascendit hodieCharles Villiers Stanford, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Messe: CredoFrank Martin, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Ascendo ad Patrem meumGraham Ross, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Anthony Brown
Ascending into heavenJudith Weir, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Peter Harrison, Graham Ross
Come, Holy GhostJonathan Harvey, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
PinsesalmeEdvard Grieg, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
The Spirit of the Lord is upon meEdward Elgar, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross, Matthew Jorysz
God is gone up (A Song for the Ascension)Giles Swayne, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
If ye love me - Bonus TrackThomas Tallis, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross