Experience the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with "Great Tudor Anthems" by the renowned Worcester Cathedral Choir. Released in 2010 on Griffin Records, this exquisite collection showcases the choir's mastery of the choral repertoire from the Tudor era, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album features 20 meticulously crafted tracks, each a testament to the choir's exceptional vocal prowess and musicality. From the stirring "Laudibus in sanctis" to the serene "In Pace," every piece is performed with precision and passion, bringing the spirit of the Tudor era to life.
Under the direction of Donald Hunt and Raymond Johnston, the Worcester Cathedral Choir delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. The album's diverse selection of anthems, including beloved works like "Hosanna to the son of David" and "O sing unto the Lord," highlights the choir's versatility and depth of musical understanding.
Whether you're a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, "Great Tudor Anthems" is sure to captivate and inspire. The Worcester Cathedral Choir's commitment to excellence shines through in every note, making this album a standout addition to any music collection.
2010 Griffin Records2010 Griffin Records
Tracks
Laudibus in sanctisWilliam Byrd, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
Justorum animaeWilliam Byrd, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
Hosanna to the son of DavidThomas Weelkes, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
Dum transisset SabbatumJohn Taverner, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
My beloved spakeThomas Tomkins, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
O sing unto the LordThomas Tomkins, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
Teach me, O LordWilliam Byrd, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
Cantate DominoWilliam Byrd, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
Ave verum corpusWilliam Byrd, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
Sing joyfullyWilliam Byrd, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
Salvator mundiThomas Tallis, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
When David heardThomas Weelkes, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
Gloria in excelsis DeoThomas Weelkes, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
Almighty God, the fountainThomas Tomkins, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Raymond Johnston, Donald Hunt
When David heardThomas Tomkins, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
O Lord, in thy wrathOrlando Gibbons, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
Hosanna to the son of DavidOrlando Gibbons, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
In PaceJohn Blitheman, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
O Lord the maker of all thingWilliam Mundy, Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
O Praise GodRobert White (attr), Worcester Cathedral Choir, Donald Hunt, Raymond Johnston
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