Charles Wood's "Wood: Choral & Organ Music" is a captivating collection of sacred choral works and organ pieces, released in 1994 under Priory Records. This album showcases Wood's mastery of the avant-garde genre, blending traditional hymns and anthems with innovative musical expressions. The album spans a diverse range of compositions, including the majestic "Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in E-Flat Major" and the contemplative "16 Preludes, Vol. 1." Each piece is meticulously crafted, reflecting Wood's deep understanding of sacred music and his ability to evoke profound spiritual sentiments. With a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, the album offers a rich tapestry of sound, featuring works like "I Will Arise," inspired by Luke 15: 18-19, and "Expectans expectavi," set to the poetry of Charles Hamilton Sorley. Performed by renowned artists, this album is a testament to Wood's enduring legacy in the world of choral and organ music.
(C) 1994 Priory Records(P) 1994 Priory Records
Tracks
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in E-Flat Major: MagnificatCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Goodenough, David Anthony Cooper
O Most MercifulCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Goodenough, David Anthony Cooper
God Omnipotent ReignethCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Goodenough, David Anthony Cooper
I Will AriseCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Goodenough, David Anthony Cooper
Father, All-HolyCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Anthony Cooper
Nunc dimittis in C MinorCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Goodenough, David Anthony Cooper
Prelude & Fugue in G MinorCharles Wood, David Goodenough
Summer EndedCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Goodenough, David Anthony Cooper
Haec diesCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Anthony Cooper
'Tis the Day of ResurrectionCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Anthony Cooper
An Easter CarolCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Anthony Cooper
16 Preludes, Vol. 1: No. 1, St. Mary'sCharles Wood, David Goodenough
Great Lord of LordsCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Anthony Cooper
Oculi omniumCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Anthony Cooper
16 Preludes, Vol. 1: No. 5, York TuneCharles Wood, David Goodenough
Expectans expectaviCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Goodenough, David Anthony Cooper
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in F Major "Collegium regale": MagnificatCharles Wood, Blackburn Cathedral Choir, David Goodenough, David Anthony Cooper
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