Even Such is Time – British Choral Music
Wonderfully evocative British choral music written recently, from three fine but lesser-known composers and the better-known Michael Berkeley.
For the Williamson Missa Tertia, the singers are joined by the Choir of St. Mary Magdalene, Oxford.
Track Listing
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Michael Berkeley:
- Eight Motets - No. 1 Amen dico vobis (1:42)
- Eight Motets - no. 2 Ascendit Deus (2:25)
- Eight Motets - No. 3 Beati mortui (2:46)
- Eight Motets - No. 4 Jubilate Deo (2:31)
- Eight Motets - No. 5 Laetentur ceoli (1:31)
- Eight Motets - No. 6 Qui me dignatus est (2:47)
- Eight Motets - No. 7 Requiem aeternam (2:13)
- Eight Motets - No. 8 Veritas mea (2:43) Gabriel Jackson:
- I look from Afar (5:16)
- O sacrum convivium (6:03)
- Tomorrow ye go forth (2:58) Magnus Williamson:
- Missa Tertia - Kyrie (2:34)
- Missa Tertia - Gloria (4:11)
- Missa Tertia - Credo (5:17)
- Missa Tertia - Sanctus and Benedictus (2:29)
- Missa Tertia - Agnus Dei (5:11) Bob Chilcott:
- Even Such is Time (2:34)
- Love (3:01)
- Steal Away (3:07)
Reviews
Gramophone
“The nine voices of Voces Sacrae display consummate musicianship, sensitivity and technical control. The result is a disc of real pleasure both in the quality of the singing and the programme which, perhaps surprisingly for such a small group, suits Voces Sacrae to a tee. David Lefeber’s sympathetic recording further enhances what is already a wonderful sound.
” —Marc Rochester
Musical Opinion
“The disc demonstrates the continuing evolution of the English choral tradition.
” —Denby RIchards
