In case you cannot hear the show live, the playlist is on Spotify
for you to enjoy: GSM – December 14, 2014
Don’t forget that we have more choral and organ music programmed
on Sunday evenings beginning at 10 p.m. eastern.
Rob
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08:02:00
Samuel Sebastian Wesley: Cast me not away
Choir of Gloucester Cathedral, John Sanders
Samuel Sebastian Wesley: Cast me not away
Choir of Gloucester Cathedral, John Sanders
Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger: Morgenlied ~ Three Sacred Songs, Op. 69
St. Clement’s Choir, Philadelphia, Peter Richard Conte
St. Clement’s Choir, Philadelphia, Peter Richard Conte
Carson Cooman: Adam lay ybounden
Royal Holloway Choir, University of London, Rupert Gough
Samuel Rathbone, organ
Royal Holloway Choir, University of London, Rupert Gough
Samuel Rathbone, organ
Samuel Sebastian Wesley’s anthem Cast me not away takes its text from
Psalm 51:11. Morgenlied is one of three sacred songs comprising Opus 69 by
Geman composer Josef Rheinberger. Adam lay ybounden is a 15th century
English text which scholars think might have been written for a mystery
play.
Psalm 51:11. Morgenlied is one of three sacred songs comprising Opus 69 by
Geman composer Josef Rheinberger. Adam lay ybounden is a 15th century
English text which scholars think might have been written for a mystery
play.
08:14:41
Anton Bruckner: Ave Maria
Corydon Singers, Matthew Best
Anton Bruckner: Ave Maria
Corydon Singers, Matthew Best
Rene Clausen: Set me as a seal
Kansas City Chorale, Charles Bruffy
Kansas City Chorale, Charles Bruffy
John Stanley: Trumpet Tune
J. David Williams, organ
Aeolian-Skinner organ in Riverside Church, New York, New York
J. David Williams, organ
Aeolian-Skinner organ in Riverside Church, New York, New York
Austrian composer Anton Bruckner wrote his setting of the Ave Maria text
in 1861 for seven unaccompanied voices. Rene Clausen (1953-) is Professor
of Music at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Blind English
composer John Stanley (1712-1786) could accompany a Handel oratorio after
hearing it played through once.
in 1861 for seven unaccompanied voices. Rene Clausen (1953-) is Professor
of Music at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Blind English
composer John Stanley (1712-1786) could accompany a Handel oratorio after
hearing it played through once.
08:27:22
Thomas Tallis: Loquebantur variis linguis
Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Thomas Tallis: Loquebantur variis linguis
Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips
Alfred Schnittke: Our Father in Heaven ~ Three Sacred Hymns
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier
John Tavener: As one who has slept
Polyphony, Stephen Layton
Polyphony, Stephen Layton
Thomas Tallis (c1505-1585) wrote his setting of the responsary Loquebantur
variis linguis for Pentecost in the polyphonic style. The tenor has the
cantus firmus around which Tallis weaves a gorgeous musical tapestry.
Russian composer Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) wrote Three Sacred Hymns in
1983-84. English composer John Tavener wrote his setting of As one who has
slept from the Liturgy of Saint Basil in 1997. The text is “As one who has slept,
variis linguis for Pentecost in the polyphonic style. The tenor has the
cantus firmus around which Tallis weaves a gorgeous musical tapestry.
Russian composer Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) wrote Three Sacred Hymns in
1983-84. English composer John Tavener wrote his setting of As one who has
slept from the Liturgy of Saint Basil in 1997. The text is “As one who has slept,
The Lord has risen And rising he has seen us.”
Camille Saint-Saëns: Berceuse in E, Op. 105
Joachim Dorfmuller, organ
Joachim Dorfmuller, organ
French composer Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) wrote his Quatre Motets pour
un temps de penitence in 1938-39. French organist and composer Alexandre
un temps de penitence in 1938-39. French organist and composer Alexandre
Guilmant arranged Camille Saint-Saens’ Berceuse in E, Opus 105, for organ
in 1897.
in 1897.
09:01:40
J.S. Bach: Cantata 186, “Argre dich, o Seele, nicht”
Holland Boys’ Choir; Netherlands Bach Collegium, Pieter Jan Leusink
Ruth Holton, soprano; Sytse Buwalde, alto;
Knut Schoch, tenor; Bas Ramselaar, bass
J.S. Bach: Cantata 186, “Argre dich, o Seele, nicht”
Holland Boys’ Choir; Netherlands Bach Collegium, Pieter Jan Leusink
Ruth Holton, soprano; Sytse Buwalde, alto;
Knut Schoch, tenor; Bas Ramselaar, bass
The title of cantata BWV 186 translates as “Trouble thyself not, O Soul”.
The text is taken from Salomon Frank. The cantata was first performed in
1723.
The text is taken from Salomon Frank. The cantata was first performed in
1723.
09:33:58
George Frideric Handel: Chandos Anthem No. 09, Psalm 135
The Sixteen Choir and Orchestra, Harry Christophers
Patrizia Kwella, soprano; James Bowman, alto;
Ian Partridge, tenor; Michael George, bass
George Frideric Handel: Chandos Anthem No. 09, Psalm 135
The Sixteen Choir and Orchestra, Harry Christophers
Patrizia Kwella, soprano; James Bowman, alto;
Ian Partridge, tenor; Michael George, bass
Handel wrote his eleven Chandos Anthems whilst in the employ of James
Brydges, Duke of Chandos, at his country home Cannons from 1717 to 1718.
Brydges, Duke of Chandos, at his country home Cannons from 1717 to 1718.
10:00:13
Gregorio Allegri: Messe Vidi Turbam Magnam
A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Gregorio Allegri: Messe Vidi Turbam Magnam
A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652) is best known for his exquisite setting of
the penitential psalm 51. This mass entitled “I saw a great multitude” is
one of several sacred compositions which Allegri wrote in a style which
traces its lineage to the polyphony of Palestrina.
the penitential psalm 51. This mass entitled “I saw a great multitude” is
one of several sacred compositions which Allegri wrote in a style which
traces its lineage to the polyphony of Palestrina.
10:27:09
Zoltan Kodaly: Missa brevis
Choir of Westminster Cathedral, James O’Donnell
Andrew Reid, organ
Zoltan Kodaly: Missa brevis
Choir of Westminster Cathedral, James O’Donnell
Andrew Reid, organ
Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly (1882-1967) wrote his Missa Brevis in
1945. It is largely a reworking of his Organ Mass written in 1942.
1945. It is largely a reworking of his Organ Mass written in 1942.
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