Tranquil yet uplifting, the simple compositions sung by the Choir of Downing College Cambridge touch the soul. Recorded live in Christ Church at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem, the melodies and voices radiate a purity of heart and a depth of devotion that usher in the presence of the divine. Sung in English and the original Latin, these chants have a powerfully soothing and healing effect that will linger long after the last note is sung.
1. Rejoice in the Lord Always, Anon 2. Hosanna to the Son of David, Gibbons 3. Otche Nash (The Lord's Prayer), Kedrov 4. Tiebe Poiem, Rachmaninov 5. O Vos Omnes, Croce 6. This is the Record of John, Gibbons 7. Steal Away, Tippet 8. Bring Us, O Lord God, Harris -- English harpsichord music played by:Alexander Rosenblatt 9,10 W. Byrd Pavana and Galiarda, both from "The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book" No. CCLII and CCLIII) 11. P. Philips Amarilli di Julio Romano, from "The Fitzwillaim Virginal Book" No. LXXXII G.F.Handel Suite No. 8 in F-minor 12-13. Prelude (Adagio; Allegro) 14. Allemande 15. Courante 16. Gigue The instrument: Flemish single-manual harpsichord (replica, 8'+8' + Lute, a' = 415Hz) renewed and reconstructed by A. Rosenblatt in 1992. |
