Dive into the rich choral tradition with Charles Villiers Stanford's "Stanford: 3 Motets & Other Choral Music." Released on June 30, 2017, under the Hyperion label, this album is a testament to Stanford's mastery of the choral genre. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 21 minutes, the album is a collection of some of Stanford's most profound and moving works, including the iconic "St Patrick's Breastplate" and the stirring "Magnificat for 8-Part Chorus in B-Flat Major, Op. 164."
The album opens with "For Lo, I Raise Up, Op. 145," setting the tone for a journey through Stanford's choral compositions. The "Service in C Major, Op. 115" is presented in three parts, offering a comprehensive exploration of this significant work. The "3 Latin Motets, Op. 38" showcase Stanford's ability to blend sacred text with intricate musical phrasing, while "Lighten Our Darkness" and "Bible Songs and 6 Hymns, Op. 113: VIb. O for a Closer Walk with God" highlight his gift for creating deeply spiritual and reflective pieces.
The album also features the dramatic "Fantasia and Toccata in D Minor, Op. 57," divided into two parts, and the solemn "English Motets, Op. 135: II. Eternal Father." Each track is a testament to Stanford's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through his choral writing, making this album a must-listen for fans of choral music and a valuable addition to any classical music collection.
For Lo, I Raise Up, Op. 145Charles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Madeleine Todd, Owain Park, Jamie Roberts
Service in C Major, Op. 115: Morning Canticle 1. Te DeumCharles Villiers Stanford, Owain Park, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Stephen Layton, Trinity Brass
3 Latin Motets, Op. 38: I. Justorum animaeCharles Villiers Stanford, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Stephen Layton
3 Latin Motets, Op. 38: II. Caelos ascendit hodieCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
3 Latin Motets, Op. 38: III. Beati quorum viaCharles Villiers Stanford, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Stephen Layton
Lighten Our DarknessCharles Villiers Stanford, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Alexander Hamilton, Stephen Layton
Service in C Major, Op. 115: Morning Canticle 2. BenedictusCharles Villiers Stanford, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Owain Park, Stephen Layton
Bible Songs and 6 Hymns, Op. 113: VIb. O for a Closer Walk with GodCharles Villiers Stanford, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Alexander Hamilton, Stephen Layton
Service in C Major, Op. 115: Morning Canticle 3. JubilateCharles Villiers Stanford, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Stephen Layton, Owain Park
Magnificat for 8-Part Chorus in B-Flat Major, Op. 164Charles Villiers Stanford, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Stephen Layton
Fantasia and Toccata in D Minor, Op. 57: I. FantasiaCharles Villiers Stanford, Owain Park
Fantasia and Toccata in D Minor, Op. 57: II. ToccataCharles Villiers Stanford, Owain Park
English Motets, Op. 135: II. Eternal FatherCharles Villiers Stanford, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
St Patrick's Breastplate (Arr. Stanford)Anonymous, Owain Park, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Trinity Brass
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