A Festival Of Psalms
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BERNSTEIN / BYRD / PURCELL / PARRY
A Festival Of Psalms
Choir of the Temple Church
[ Signum / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 9 January 2012
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The Psalms of David are arguably the portion of the Old Testament that has been enfolded most completely within the Christian tradition and its liturgies. Their messages of strife and joy, prayer and praise, resonate strong and loud alongside the teachings of Jesus, and find special expression in musical settings. This disc is an exploration of all these themes, as interpreted by composers over the course of four and a half centuries - with music by Allegri, Bernstein, Byrd, Parry, Purcell and Wesley.
The Temple Church is one of the most historic and beautiful churches in London. Situated between Fleet Street and the Thames Embankment, its recorded musical history extends back to its restoration in 1841, although a church has stood on the site for over 800 years. This is Signum's second disc with the choir, following 2010's release of 'The Majesty of Thy Glory' (SIGCD225).
Tracks:
1. Chichester Psalms: Psalm 102: 2; Psalm 100 Leonard Bernstein 4.07
2. Chichester Psalms: Psalm 23; Psalm 2: 1-4 Leonard Bernstein 5.59
3. Chichester Psalms: Psalm 131; Psalm 133: 1 Leonard Bernstein 8.50
4. Miserere mei, Deus (ed. John Rutter) Gregorio Allegri 12.27
5. Teach me, O Lord William Byrd 3.40
6. Ascribe unto the Lord Samuel S. Wesley 14.43
7. Thy word is a lantern unto my feet, Z. 61 Henry Purcell 5.14
8. Hear my words, ye people C. Hubert H. Parry 15.14
