Tag: William Henry Monk
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Hymns from Cambridge
In 1982, Trinity College Cambridge admitted women for the first time – and Richard Marlow broke with centuries of all-male singer tradition and re-established the Choir of Trinity College Cambridge as a mixed ensemble of men and women. The ensemble quickly secured a recording contract with Conifer Classics (now a part of Sony-BMG Classics) and…
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Hymns, Songs & Easter Matins from King’s College
“A welcome guest for a Sunday night is “Hymns from King’s”. Most of them are friends for all seasons, plainly and unaffectedly sung by the choir of King’s College Cambridge under the direction of Sir David Willcocks we are spared any gimmicky accompaniments. Four Advent hymns, including Bach’s Wachet auf ! (the Nicolai harmonized version…
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The Golden Age of English Church Music
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Battle Hymn of The Republic: Very Best of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
This great and popular American Choir, born in 1873, has been referred to by U.S. Presidents as ‘America’s Choir’. Its twin unmatchable legacies are well-sampled here: inspirational and comforting songs from both sides of their Civil War, and favourite hymns in settings popularised across the USA (MusicalMerit)
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Christmas-time Carols
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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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From the Heavens – 22 Popular Hymns
In this collection, sung with passion, and recorded by some of Britain’s very best choirs, a wide list of favourite hymns is represented.
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Hymns from Hereford
