Reformation 1517-2017
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Reformation 1517-2017
Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
[ Harmonia Mundi / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 25 August 2017
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In 1517, indignant at the mercenary abuses of the Church and convinced that a public debate was needed to restore faith in the founding texts of the Bible, Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg Castle. This marked the beginning of the Reformation, which was to spread all over Europe. Five hundred years later, Graham Ross here gives an insight into the emotional and dramatic strength of its theological and cultural legacy in a programme featuring Bach's two great Reformation cantatas and other chorale-based works from the German and English traditions down to the 20th century.
"The choir sometimes sounds a little too youthful: neat and tuneful, but falling short on rich timbre. However, there is much exciting instrumental work from an ensemble packed with distinguished names, and seasoned solo singing from Neal Davies, Nicholas Mulroy and the like." The Times, 18th August 2017 ***
"This is primarily joyful music and the buoyant performances by the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, and Clare Baroque, conducted by Graham Ross, lift the spirits." Financial Times, 25th August 2017 ****
"a rampant performance of Martin Luther's Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, followed by Bach's Reformation Day Cantata BWV 80 of the same name. A luxurious lineup of soloists - Neal Davies, Mary Bevan, Robin Blaze and Nicholas Mulroy - and top instrumentalists (led by violinist Margaret Faultless) ensure highest quality." The Observer, 20th August 2017 ****
Tracks:
Luther: Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott
Bach, J S: Cantata BWV80 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott'
Cruger: Now thank we all our God (Nun danket)
Bach, J S: Cantata BWV79 'Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild'
Mendelssohn: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, MWV A 7
Luther: Mit Freud und Freud ich fahr dahin
Brahms: Warum ist das Licht gegeben? Op. 74 No. 1
Croft: O God, our Help in Ages past (St Anne)
Vaughan Williams: Lord, Thou has been our refuge
