Tag: William Croft
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The Golden Age of English Church Music
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Haydn ‘Nelson’ Mass; Croft Burial Service
(Haydn) “resonant King’s acoustic…the effect is admirably full-blooded and vivid” (Penguin Guide 3 stars) (Croft) “Another unforgettable experience is the singing of Croft’s Burial Service, recorded in procession with the voices gradually drawing nearer.” (Haydn) “a fine and vital performance under David Willcocks, with a first-rate quartet of soloists (Gramophone)
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The English Anthem Anthology, Volume I (1540-1870)
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Favourite Hymns from Westminster Abbey
This recording by the Westminster Abbey Choir, conducted by Martin Neary, was made in 1997, the year of the 50th anniversary of the wedding in Westminster Abbey of HM The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, and two hymns from their Golden Wedding Service are included – May the Grace of Christ our Saviour, to Studland…
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Music for Royal Occasions
Glorious Royal music, much of it recorded in Westminster Abbey, which includes fanfares, popular hymns & National Anthem, Over an hour of glorious Royal music, much of it recorded in London`s `Royal Church` of Westminster Abbey. Classic tracks include fanfares, popular hymns, and anthems, a National Anthem, and specially commissioned, now famous, ceremonial music.
