The Charles Wood Singers present "The Canticle of the Sun," a captivating choral album released on May 27, 2022, under the Regent label. This stunning collection of sacred choral works is a testament to the ensemble's virtuosity, featuring 21 talented singers aged between 18 and 28. The album spans a rich repertoire, including well-known pieces by Charles Villiers Stanford and Charles Wood, as well as the first recording of Amy Beach's "The Canticle of the Sun, Op. 123." With a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, this album showcases the group's exceptional vocal prowess and musicality. Directed by the renowned David Hill, with Philip Scriven as associate conductor, "The Canticle of the Sun" is a must-listen for choral enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike. The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the serene "Magnificat in B Flat (Evening Service)" to the powerful "The Canticle of the Sun, Op. 123," offering a profound and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Magnificat in B Flat (Evening Service)Charles Villiers Stanford, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
Eternal FatherCharles Villiers Stanford, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
Expectans ExpectaviCharles Wood, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
It Were My Soul’s Desire (Arr. Philip Moore)Charles Wood, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
O Thou the Central OrbCharles Wood, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
Oculi OmniumCharles Wood, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
Nunc Dimittis in B Flat (Latin, À 6, A Cappella)Charles Wood, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
Let This Mind Be in You, Op. 105Amy Beach, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
Bonum Est Confiteri, Op. 76, No 1Amy Beach, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
Deus Misereatur, Op. 78, No 2Amy Beach, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
The Canticle of the Sun, Op. 123Amy Beach, Charles Wood Singers, David Hill, Philip Scriven
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