English Choral Music: Berkeley
Director of Music:
Christopher RobinsonOrgan Scholar:
Jonathan VaughnRelease date:
August 2003Record label:
NaxosCatalogue number:
8.557277Awards:
Editor's Choice
Gramophone
September 2003
Track list
- Crux fidelis, Op. 43 No. 1
- Kyrie: Missa Brevis, Op. 57
- Gloria: Missa Brevis, Op. 57
- Sanctus: Missa Brevis, Op. 57
- Benedictus: Missa Brevis, Op. 57
- Agnus Dei: Missa Brevis, Op. 57
- Magnificat, Op. 99
- Nunc dimittis, Op. 99
- Eripe me, Domine: Three Latin Motets, Op. 83 No.1
- Veni sponsa Christi: Three Latin Motets, Op. 83 No.1
- Regina coeli: Three Latin Motets, Op. 83 No.1
- The Lord is my shepherd, Op. 91 No. 1
- Kyrie: Mass for Five Voices, Op. 64
- Gloria: Mass for Five Voices, Op. 64
- Sanctus: Mass for Five Voices, Op. 64
- Benedictus: Mass for Five Voices, Op. 64
- Agnus Dei: Mass for Five Voices, Op. 64
- Look up, sweet babe, Op. 43 No. 2
- A Festival Anthem, Op. 21 No. 2
- Toccata (from 'Three Pieces', Op. 72 No. 1)
Reviews
An exhilarating opening, a lovely central section and an important organ part, the anthem is the most substantial work on the CD
The album is a fitting tribute to the composer’s centenary and to the distinguished Christopher Robinson’s retirement
Artistic Quality 10/Sound Quality 10: This is a difficult program that’s solidly and authoritatively presented, in ideally spacious, complementary sound. Choral music fans—especially those who appreciate the works of Britten—shouldn’t hesitate to explore this
This is a highly recommendable recording and illuminates an area of British music that has been languishing for far too long. Berkeley was a fine, and at times inspired, craftsman and his music deserves to be heard by a wider audience
The commitment, projection and natural energy of this choir have never failed to inspire me