Immerse yourself in the resplendent world of European sacred music with "The Sacred Flame," a captivating album by The Cambridge Singers, conducted by the renowned John Rutter. Released on March 1, 2009, this exquisite collection spans the Renaissance and Baroque periods, offering a rich tapestry of choral masterpieces that reflect the spiritual fervor of the Reformation era.
"The Sacred Flame" features 20 enchanting tracks, each a testament to the profound musical heritage of continental Europe. From the jubilant "Jubilate Deo omnis terra" to the serene "Ave Maria, gratia plena," the album showcases a diverse range of compositions that highlight the artistic brilliance of the time. Notable works include the stirring "Magnificat anima mea Domine" and the poignant "O vos omnes," each performed with the precision and passion that The Cambridge Singers are known for.
With a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, this album is a treasure trove for lovers of choral music, particularly those with a fondness for sacred and Christmas themes. The Cambridge Singers, under Rutter's expert guidance, deliver a performance that is both technically flawless and deeply moving, making "The Sacred Flame" a standout addition to any music collection. The album, released under the Collegium label, is a celebration of the enduring power of sacred music to inspire and uplift, making it an essential listen for anyone appreciative of the choral art form.
2009 Collegium2009 Collegium
Tracks
Jubilate Deo omnis terra, Ch.136 (Arr. for Choir & Chamber Orchestra)Giovanni Gabrieli, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter
Beatus vir, SV 268Claudio Monteverdi, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter, Amy Haworth, Amy Moore, Thomas Hobbs, Ben Breakwell, James Holliday
Christe adoramus te, SV 294Claudio Monteverdi, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams
Cantate Domino, SV 293Claudio Monteverdi, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams
Sicut cervus: I. Sicut cervus desideratGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Motettorum, Liber 5: No. 18, Exultate DeoGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Christus factus est pro nobisFelice Anerio, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O vos omnesCarlo Gesualdo, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Timor et tremorOrlande de Lassus, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave Verum CorpusOrlande de Lassus, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Cantiones sacrae: No. 11, Laudate Dominum, SwWV 161Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams, John Rutter
Magnificat anima mea Domine, BuxWV Anh. 1Dietrich Buxtehude, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter, Grace Davidson, Katy Hill, Melanie Marshall, Ben Breakwell, James Holliday, Gabriel Crouch
Jesu dulcis memoriaAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O vos omnes, qui transitis per viamTomás Luis de Victoria, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Crux fidelisAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave Maria, gratia plena… Virgo serenaJosquin des Prez, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Dixit Maria ad angelumHans Leo Hassler, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Psalmen Davids sampt etlichen moteten und concerten, Op. 2: No. 15, Jauchzet dem Herren, alle Welt, SWV 36 "Psalm 100"Heinrich Schütz, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams
Geistliche Chor-music, Op. 11: No. 23, Selig sind die Toten, SWV 281Heinrich Schütz, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams, John Rutter
O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht, BWV 118Johann Sebastian Bach, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter
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