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Compact Disc CDH55228

£6.99

Recorded in Winchester Cathedral on 28-30 April 1999
Recording Engineers
ANTONY HOWELL
JULIAN MILLARD
Recording Producer
MARK BROWN
Executive Producers
EDWARD PERRY
SIMON PERRY
© Hyperion Records Ltd, London, 2007
Originally issued on CDA67116)

Duration: 72'31
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Front photograph of Winchester Cathedral by Simon Perry

ORLANDO GIBBONS (1583-1625)

Anthems and Verse Anthems

ROBIN BLAZE countertenor
STEPHEN VARCOE baritone
WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR
STEPHEN FARR†, SARAH BALDOCK‡ organ
DAVID HILL Director of Music

Contents:

  1. Hosanna to the son of David   [2'44]
  2. Sing unto the Lord†   ROBIN BLAZE, STEPHEN VARCOE [5'55]
  3. This is the record of John‡   ROBIN BLAZE [4'18]
  4. If ye be risen again with Christ†   [4'47]
  5. O Lord, in thy wrath rebuke me not   [3'50]

    Second Evening Service†   [9'45]

  6. Magnificat   [6'10]
  7. Nunc dimittis   [3'22]

  8. Behold, thou hast made my days‡   ROBIN BLAZE [4'33]
  9. O God, the king of glory†   [4'13]
  10. Glorious and powerful God†   ROBIN BLAZE, STEPHEN VARCOE [5'10]
  11. Fantasia in A minor organ solo  STEPHEN FARR [5'07]
  12. O clap your hands   [5'32]
  13. Thou God of wisdom†   [5'49]
  14. Blessed are all they that fear the Lord†   ROBIN BLAZE, STEPHEN VARCOE [4'42]
  15. Great king of gods†   [4'43]
Sleeve Notes

'Sung with sensitivity and vigour. Vocal ranges are perfectly suited to Robin Blaze and Stephen Varcoe. Dovetailing between the solo and vocal sections is beautifully managed throughout, the countertenor quiet outstanding' (Gramophone)

'An essential addition to any collection of English church music.' (International Record Review)

'The choral sound is exemplary – clean, but edged with an appealing English softness ... a glorious sound.' (BBC Music Magazine)

'Hill breathes new life into Gibbons' musical and spoken rhetoric, using tempo and dynamics to set up conflicts between vocal lines. Perfectly complemented by Robin Blaze' (BBC Music Magazine)

'This recording is a well-balanced introduction to Gibbons' obvious musical talent' (Scotland on Sunday)

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