Edmund Rubbra's sublime choral works are showcased in the album 'Rubbra: Nine Tenebrae Motets / Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis', released on 16 April 2001 by Naxos. This captivating collection features a range of sacred pieces, including the 'Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in A-Flat Major, Op. 65' and the 'Missa in honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66', also known as the 'St. Dominic Mass'. The 'Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72' are a highlight of the album, with their intricate harmonies and poignant expression.
The album also includes the 'Prelude & Fugue on a Theme of Cyril Scott, Op. 69', arranged for organ, and the 'Meditation for Organ, Op. 79', which demonstrate Rubbra's mastery of the instrument. The 'Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59', or 'Canterbury Mass', is another notable work, with its soaring melodies and rich textures.
With a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of Edmund Rubbra's compositional genius, offering a profound and moving listening experience. Through his music, Rubbra invites us to contemplate the beauty and mystery of the sacred, and to bask in the glory of his exquisite choral writing. Released on the Naxos label, 'Rubbra: Nine Tenebrae Motets / Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis' is a must-have for fans of sacred music and choral enthusiasts alike.
2001 Naxos2001 Naxos
Tracks
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in A-Flat Major, Op. 65: I. MagnificatEdmund Rubbra, Edward Lyon, Robert Houssart, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in A-Flat Major, Op. 65: II. Nunc dimittisEdmund Rubbra, Edward Lyon, Robert Houssart, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa in honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": KyrieEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa in honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": GloriaEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa in honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": CredoEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa in honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": SanctusEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa in honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": BenedictusEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa in honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": Agnus DeiEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Prelude & Fugue on a Theme of Cyril Scott, Op. 69 (Arr. for Organ)Edmund Rubbra, Robert Houssart
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, First Nocturn: I. In monte OlivetiEdmund Rubbra, Laurence Keegan-Fischer, Thomas Williams, Jonathan Bungard, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, First Nocturn: II. Tristis est anima meaEdmund Rubbra, Laurence Keegan-Fischer, Thomas Williams, Jonathan Bungard, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, First Nocturn: III. Ecce vidimus eumEdmund Rubbra, Laurence Keegan-Fischer, Thomas Williams, Jonathan Bungard, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Second Nocturn: I. Amicus meusEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Second Nocturn: II. Judas mercator pessimusEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Second Nocturn: III. Unus ex discipulisEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Third Nocturn: I. Eram quasi agnus innocensEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Third Nocturn: II. Una hora non potuistisEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Third Nocturn: III. Seniores populiEdmund Rubbra, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Meditation for Organ, Op. 79Edmund Rubbra, Robert Houssart
Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59 "Canterbury Mass": KyrieEdmund Rubbra, Jonathan Bungard, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59 "Canterbury Mass": CredoEdmund Rubbra, Jonathan Bungard, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59 "Canterbury Mass": SanctusEdmund Rubbra, Jonathan Bungard, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59 "Canterbury Mass": BenedictusEdmund Rubbra, Jonathan Bungard, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59 "Canterbury Mass": Agnus DeiEdmund Rubbra, Jonathan Bungard, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59 "Canterbury Mass": Gloria in excelsisEdmund Rubbra, Jonathan Bungard, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
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