Herbert Howells: Psalm-Preludes & Rhapsodies

1. Psalm Preludes for organ, Set 1, Op 32 No 1
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Christopher Dearnley

2. Psalm Preludes for organ, Set 1, Op 32 No. 2
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Christopher Dearnley

3. Psalm Preludes for organ, Set 1, Op 32 No 3
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Christopher Dearnley

4. Rhapsodies (3) for organ, Op 17 Rhapsody No. 1 in D flat major
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Christopher Dearnley

5. Rhapsodies (3) for organ, Op 17 Rhapsody No. 2
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Christopher Dearnley

6. Rhapsodies (3) for organ, Op 17 Rhapsody No. 3
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Christopher Dearnley

7. Psalm Preludes for organ, Set 2 No. 1
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Christopher Dearnley

8. Psalm Preludes for organ, Set 1, Op 32 No. 2
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Christopher Dearnley

9. Psalm Preludes for organ, Sets 1 & 2 No 3
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Christopher Dearnley

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Average customer rating: Van Gogh's ear for music . . . Ouch--Bleeding Ears "The ethereal ebb and flow of King's" "Epitome of Excellent English Choral Music"

Choral Evensong: King's College Choir, Cambridge; Stephen Cleobury King's College Choir - Cambridge , Herbert Howells , Sir Charles H. Parry , John Goss , Ken Naylor , Edward Elgar , Henry George Ley , and Stephen Cleobury Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Music of the Westminster Cathedral Choir A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols English Anthems: King's College Choir, Cambridge; Stephen Cleobury Music For Holy Week Treasures of English Church Music ASIN: B000002RSO Release Date: 1992-08-18

Tracks:

1. Chapel Bell And Entrance Of Congregation
2. Organ Voluntary: Psalm-Prelude In D Minor Op.32 No.1
3. Introit: A Prayer Of King Henry VI
4. Sentence
5. Bidding Prayer
6. General Confession And Absolution
7. The Lord's Prayer
8. Versicles And Responses
9. Psalm 89
10. First Lesson: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
11. Magnificat
12. Second Lesson: Luke 24:13-35
13. Nunc Dimittis
14. Creed
15. Versicles And Responses
16. Collect Of The Day
17. Second Collect
18. Third Collect
19. Anthem: Lord, Let Me Know Mine End
20. Reading From Benjamin Whychcote, Mid-17th-Century Provost Of King's College
21. Prayer Of Whychcote
22. Prayer Of King Henry VI, Founder Of King's College
23. Grace
24. Hymn: Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven
25. Final Responses
26. Organ Voluntary: First Movement Of Sonata In G, Op.28

Customer Reviews:

Van Gogh's ear for music . . ........2003-08-06

Oh dear, Mr Grondz. What a shame that you seem to have van Gogh's ear for music.

This is a glorious performance of Evensong. While I can't claim that the music sung on this disc would be my first choice for an Evensong at King's, the choir sings with its usual precision and poise. The introit (the Prayer of King Henry VI by Henry G. Ley) is superb, as is the chanting of the psalm.

No recording can ever do the "real thing" (Evensong in King's College Chapel) justice, but this comes pretty close.

Ouch--Bleeding Ears.......2003-05-14

First of all, I would like to make it very clear that I have a great respect for the English choral tradition; both for the composers and for the performers. I know first-hand the technical skills necessary to sing the music of the repoitoire; but I humbly have to find fault with this rendition of Evensong.
Part of the beauty of this style of recording is precisely that it is done "live", but as is admitted in the programme notes, some things were redone without the congregation on a different day. While this isn't blatantly obvious to the casual listener, I find it difficult because it compormises the integrity of the service and all of the little quirks that sometimes happen such as a cough or a sneeze. These kinds of things are a subtle reminder that music (especially in the service of God) is a production of human creativity. This disc is entitled "Choral Evensong from King's College" and thus isn't properly a concert, but worship; to "re-do" tracks seems inappropriate and perhaps even vain...so much for the "musical offering".
I was sadly disappopinted that the upper voices seemed shrill, especially in the verse-response sections at the beginning and the end of the service. At first I thought that the problem lay in my stereo, so I tried to adjust several times, all without satisfactory results. All that I received from this was a blistering headache caused by the boy-sopranos. The secret, my little choristers, isn't to "scream" the high notes, the secret is in proper breath support. Not having ever been to Cambridge, I would like to think that the acoustics of the chapel caused this inbalance in the choir; but perhaps that's too kind.
Finally to add injury to insult, a woman read the Gospel account of the Journey to Emmaus. This simply isn't my style.
A decent attempt overall; but in my opinion, not quite "English" enough for Evensong...

"The ethereal ebb and flow of King's".......2000-09-22

As someone who has spent many a wonderful occasion attending evensong inside King's College Chapel in Cambridge I highly recommend this glorious CD. King's College Choir under Stephen Cleobury our quite simply one of the finest choral ensembles singing today. The ambience of King's is perfectly captured here from the opening introit by Lay "A prayer for King Henry VI" to the glorious Anthem by Parry "Lord let me know mine end". I wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful disc.

"Epitome of Excellent English Choral Music".......2000-09-15

This CD in my opinion is excellent. It is usual in a live recording that the sound quality is not good, but in this CD, there is an exception. This was my only reserve when buying the CD, however my fears were unecessary. I very much recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys choral music and especially the music of the English Church.

Average customer rating: Ecstatic Howells

Herbert Howells: The St. Paul's Service and Other Music Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Howells: Choral Music Howells: Choral Works Treasures of English Church Music Kenneth Leighton: Sacred Choral Music The Music of St. Paul's Cathedral ASIN: B00000DLYA Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

1. Psalm-Preulde Set 1, Op. 32 No. 1
2. Te Deum 'Collegium Regale'
3. Psalm-Prelude Set 1, Op. 32 No. 2
4. Jubilate 'Collegium Regale'
5. Psalm-Prelude Set 1, Op. 32 No. 3
6. Behold, O God Our Defender
7. Rhapsody In D Flat Major Op. 17 No. 1
8. Rhapsody In E Flat Minor Op. 17 No. 2
9. Rhapsody In C Sharp Minor Op. 17 No. 3
10. Like As The Hart Desireth The Waterbrooks

Tracks:

1. Take Him, Earth For Cherishing
2. Master Tallis's Testament
3. Psalm-Prelude Set 2, No. 1
4. Magnificat 'St Paul's'
5. Psalm-Prelude Set 2, No 2
6. Nunc dimittis 'St Paul's'
7. Psalm-Prelude Set 2, No. 3

Customer Reviews:

Ecstatic Howells.......2000-02-14

Herbert Howell's music is quintessentially English, written for English church architecture and English voices. Rarely does a recording manage to capture the rarified, intellectual and deeply-rooted emotional aspects of these sacred works. Fortunately, Hyperion has, in its typical style, succeeded admirably in all these regards. This recording is a constant source of enjoyment for me, and it is one that I can highly recommend to all lovers of English church music.

Average customer rating: Glorious sound in a glorious space A truly essential recording

Light's Glittering Morn Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Finzi, Gerald | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tallis | Tallis, Thomas | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Te Deum | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002RRX Release Date: 1992-01-23

Customer Reviews:

Glorious sound in a glorious space.......2005-10-04

As I have had a long personal relationship with both Washington National Cathedral and John Fenstermaker, the conductor of this disc, it would be difficult for me to find anything critical to say about it. The sound brings back memories, but that's another story. The balance of forces - an immense organ, a very large choir (two combined, actually), and a brass band - is superb for a recording in a space notoriously difficult to get a balanced sound in. I was particularly interested in the addition of the brass band to things like Finzi's "God is gone up," which (as far as I know) was not originally scored to include it. It's a big, glorious sound in a big, glorious space, but also has some more contemplative moments (e.g. Palestrina's "Sicut cervus" and Tallis's "If ye love me" ) and the unusual treat of about 45 seconds of carillon music (I'd have liked more!) at the beginning. Consider this CD an ESSENTIAL addition to the library of any fan of Anglican church music at its best.

A truly essential recording.......1999-07-21

This is possibly the best album ever recorded by a men and boys choir. Every fan of choral work owes it to themselves to search out and buy a copy of this CD. Every single composition included is unforgettable and moving. Try to find a copy however you can -- you won't regret it. Recorded as a celebration of the completion of Washington National Cathedral in 1991, this CD is an impressive achievement in and of itself. Famous choral works are balanced perfectly with lesser-known, Nathional Cathedral-affiliated composers, all adding up to an enlightening and highly enjoyable listening experience. Be sure to listen to the powerful majesty of the Cathedral's Great Organ, displayed on this recording in all its ground-shaking grandeur.

Average customer rating:

Word Incarnate Manufacturer: Pro Organo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tallis | Tallis, Thomas | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005J6X3 Release Date: 2001-05-29

Average customer rating: Excellent

The Temple Church Legacy Manufacturer: Priory Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stanley | Stanley, John | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004UAWX Release Date: 2000-07-25

Customer Reviews:

Excellent .......2006-09-29

Impeccable playing & an incredibly versatile instrument. Every track is wonderful, but the Variations on a Theme by Paganini for Pedals makes this a must have CD.

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Festival Music Manufacturer: Gothic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Karg-Elert, Sigfrid | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Reger, Max | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Reger, Max | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003JA3 Release Date: 1995-01-25

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Christ The Fair Glory Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Duruflé, Maurice | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Monk, William Henry | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Improvisation | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Toccatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000059LX2 Release Date: 2001-04-24

Average customer rating: Sweeping, majestic

Premiere Organ Recording Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Messiaen | Messiaen, Olivier | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0001BRSQW Release Date: 2004-01-27

Tracks:

1. Fanfare
2. Naiades
3. The 94th Psalm - Sonata For Organ
4. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor, BWV 548 'Wedge'
5. II. Alleluias Sereins
6. III. Transports De Joie
7. Psalm Prelude, Set 2 No.1

Customer Reviews:

Sweeping, majestic.......2004-07-23

The pipe organ at the new Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral in downtown Los Angeles is an impressive and wonderful sight, and even more wonderful is the way it sounds. I've felt the air in the building vibrate when Sal Soria plays at full volume and this fantastic premiere recording captures all the sweeping and majestic tones of this instrument. Mr. Soria has a way of bringing out the lyricism and emotion of these pieces and this is one of the very best classical pipe organ recordings I have ever had the pleasure to hear.

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Visions of Eternity Manufacturer: Raven Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005YEXO Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

1. Te Deum, Opus 5, No.3: Hymne d'Action De Grace
2. Rhapsody In C# Minor, Op.17, No.3
3. Priere
4. Visions Of Eternity
5. Psalm Prelude II, Op.32, No.2
6. In Paradisum
7. Deep River
8. Amazing Grace
9. Alleluyas
10. Victimae Paschali Laudes

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The St. Paul's Service And Other Cathedral Music Manufacturer: Hyperion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002ZK3 Release Date: 1993-11-12

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