Herbert Howells: Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Regale)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00JH2GWNG |
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| Number of Pages | : | 597 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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This is rich and colourful church music with integrity– he has successfully brought together Tudor church music, and merged it with modern harmony and counterpoint. It is this best-of-both-world’s feature that makes Howell’s version of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis a pleasing one, and it is dedicated to King's College, Cambridge.. Herbert Howells’ Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Regale), for SATB and Organ accompaniment, is a vibrant sacred work with beautiful voicings and a wonderful effervescence
As stated in "Fanfare": "they produce a big, A music lover As stated in "Fanfare" : "they produce a big, thrilling sound that sweeps the listener up in an exhilarating cascade of vocal glory." It is so true - this is a breath-taking recording.
It is a recent (2000) stone building in the 4th-century basilican style with a lively acoustic. --James A. Howells often conceived his works with the acoustical properties and character of specific buildings in mind, so it is worth noting the Gloriæ Dei Cantores recorded their program in the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, Massachusetts. --Gatens, American Record GuideUnder Elizabeth Patterson s able direction, they produce a big, thrilling sound that sweeps the listener up in an exhilarating cascade of vocal glory, abetted here by the excellent organ playing of James Jordan and SACD recording technology. The organ consists of pipework from 12 instruments by EM Skinner and is entirely appropriate to accompany the works of Howells. Altena, Fanfare MagazineWhile the Gloriæ Dei Cantores recording is far superior in terms of sound and depth, they also bring an unencumbered and tradition-free approach to the music giving it more passion than is oft