Miserere: Choral works

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ALLEGRI / TAVENER / IRELAND / RACHMANINOV / BRITTEN / etc
Miserere: Choral works
Tenebrae / Nigel Short (director)

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Release Date: Saturday 25 November 2006

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"The disc ends with that locus classicus of English choral singing, Faire is the Heaven, in which one would be forgiven for thinking Spenser's final words,'such endlesse perfectnesse' refer to the choir themselves rather than the state of Heaven"
BBC Music Magazine best of the month (Choral and Song)

"Another winner from Tenebrae!"
(MusicWeb Dec 2006)

"From choral 'hits' to the less well known, Tenebrae are on top form ... Once again, Tenebrae and their director, Nigel Short, have put together a programme that ranges from the Renaissance to the 21st century, from the neglected to the familiar, with no sense of strain"
Barry Witherden, Gramophone

" ... vibrant and incisive"
International Record Review

"Nigel Short and Tenebrae have just the right balance of control and passion, reverence and exuberance that makes for such a superb performance"
The Organ

"The disc ends with that locus classicus of English choral singing, Faire is the Heaven, in which one would be forgiven for thinking Spenser's final words,'such endlesse perfectnesse' refer to the choir themselves rather than the state of Heaven"
BBC Music Magazine best of the month Nov 06 (Choral and Song)

Few can argue with Tenebrae's international stature as one of the most competent, versatile, exciting and passionate vocal ensembles in the world today.

The beauty of Tenebrae's perfectly blended sound coupled with near-flawless technique is showcased in this recording, featuring a selection of their favourite concert repertoire to create a performance worthy of anyone's collection.

Allegri's haunting Miserere is the central point in a journey through music of longing and entreaty, hope and faith. These works spanning the centuries are chosen from the heart of Tenebrae's concert repertoire.

Tracks:

1. John Tavener (b. 1944)
Song for Athene [6.11]
2. John Ireland (1879-1962)
Ex ore innocentium [4.05]
3. John Tavener
The Lamb [3.51]
4. Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)
Hymn to the Cherubim [4.39]
5. Count Alexander Sheremetiev (1859-1931)
Now ye heavenly powers [3.42]
6. Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Hymn to St Cecilia [10.59]
7. Pawel Lukaszewski (b. 1968)
Ave Maria [3.57]
8. Antonio Lotti (1667-1740)
8-part Crucifixus [3.39]
9. Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652)
Miserere [11.59]
10. Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967)
Esti Dal [3.08]
11. Trad. arr. Nigel Short
The Dying Soldier [4.34]
12. Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
Psalm 148, Lord who has made us for Thine own [4.53]
13. William Henry Harris (1883-1973)
Faire is the Heaven [5.23]