Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with John Blow's "Symphony Anthems," released on August 5, 2016, under the Novum label. This exquisite collection of seven anthems showcases Blow's mastery of the Baroque style, offering a profound and uplifting experience that spans a full hour and thirteen minutes. The album opens with "God Spake Sometime in Visions" and closes with "I Was Glad," featuring a mix of well-known and lesser-explored works that highlight Blow's compositional prowess. Notably, the track "When the Son of Man" has been reconstructed by R. Quinney, providing a fresh perspective on Blow's original work. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rich and rewarding journey through the sacred and sublime.
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Tracks
God Spake Sometime in VisionsJohn Blow, Jacob Clayden, Hugo Payton, Edward Beswick, Tom Hammond-Davies, Stephen Taylor, Tom Kelly, George Robarts, Brian McAlea, Thomas Lowen, Choir of New College, Oxford, St. James Baroque Players, Robert Quinney
Hear My Voice, O GodJohn Blow, Alexander Chance, Tom Kelly, Brian McAlea, Thomas Lowen, Choir of New College, Oxford, St. James Baroque Players, Robert Quinney
O Sing unto the Lord a New Song, Sing unto the LordJohn Blow, Alexander Chance, Tom Kelly, Brian McAlea, Choir of New College, Oxford, St. James Baroque Players, Robert Quinney
When the Son of Man (Reconstructed by R. Quinney)John Blow, Alexander Chance, Tom Hammond-Davies, Brian McAlea, Choir of New College, Oxford, St. James Baroque Players, Robert Quinney
When Israel Came out of EgyptJohn Blow, Alexander Chance, Guy Cutting, George Robarts, Thomas Lowen, Choir of New College, Oxford, St. James Baroque Players, Robert Quinney
I Was GladJohn Blow, Tom Hammond-Davies, Alexander Chance, Guy Cutting, Sasha Ockenden, Brian McAlea, Choir of New College, Oxford, St. James Baroque Players, Robert Quinney