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CDMusic From Heaven / The Choir of Ormond College directed by Douglas Lawrence
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Product details
1997 Soundscapes' Awards – Australian Vocal category finalist. This new release features 'Miserere' by Gregorio Allegri, three pieces by William Byrd, four motets for Christmas by Poulenc, Britten's 'Hymn to St. Cecilia', an arrangement of Barber's 'Adagio for Strings' and three settings by J.S. Bach.
Track Listing
Miserere (Gregorio Allegri)
Sing Joyfully unto God (William Byrd)
Beata viscera (William Byrd)
Hæc dies (William Byrd)
O magnum mysterium (Francis Poulenc)
Quem vidistis pastores (Francis Poulenc)
Videntes stellam (Francis Poulenc)
Hodie Christus natus est (Francis Poulenc)
Hymn to Saint Cecilia (Benjamin Britten)
Agnus Dei ("Adagio for Strings") (Samuel Barber)
Singet dem Herren ein neues Lied (Johann Sebastian Bach)
Chorale: Wie sich ein Vater erbarmet (Johann Sebastian Bach)
Lobet den Herrn in seinen Thaten (Johann Sebastian Bach)
Press Quotes
“it certainly confirms claims that Melbourne's Choir of Ormond College is on of the best in this country and a serious candidate for international recognition. Bach, Byrd, Poulenc and Britten would no doubt agree. Superb.”— Lesly Sly, Panorama
“The singing is excellent ... as we have come to expect.”— ABC 24 Hours
“youthful vigor ... freshness of tone and a determination to overcome the technical difficulties an adventurous repertory presents.”— Tony Way, The Age - Green Guide
“Something, I would think, to please everyone”— Henry Howell, Australian Music Teacher Magazine
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