My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord

1. Morning, Communion & Evening Services, for chorus & organ in C major, Op 115 Magnificat
Composed by Charles Villiers Stanford
with Christopher Dearnley
Conducted by John Scott

2. Morning, Communion & Evening Services, for chorus & organ in C major, Op 115 Nunc dimittis
Composed by Charles Villiers Stanford
with Christopher Dearnley
Conducted by John Scott

3. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in D minor Magnificat
Composed by Thomas Attwood Walmisley
with Christopher Dearnley
Conducted by John Scott

4. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in D minor Nunc dimittis
Composed by Thomas Attwood Walmisley
with Christopher Dearnley
Conducted by John Scott

5. Evening Canticles in E major Magnificat
Composed by Samuel Sebastian Wesley
with Christopher Dearnley , Geoffrey Shaw
Conducted by John Scott

6. Evening Canticles in E major Nunc dimittis
Composed by Samuel Sebastian Wesley
with Christopher Dearnley , Geoffrey Shaw
Conducted by John Scott

7. Evening Service in B minor Magnificat
Composed by Hugh Blair
with Christopher Dearnley
Conducted by John Scott

8. Evening Service in B minor Nunc dimittis
Composed by Hugh Blair
with Christopher Dearnley
Conducted by John Scott

9. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F Magnificat
Composed by Charles Wood
with Christopher Dearnley , Nigel Beavan , James Edwards , Peter Hall , Steven Lowe , Ashley Stafford
Conducted by John Scott

10. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F Nunc dimittis
Composed by Charles Wood
with Christopher Dearnley , Nigel Beavan , James Edwards , Peter Hall , Steven Lowe , Ashley Stafford
Conducted by John Scott

11. Evening Canticles in D Magnificat
Composed by Herbert Brewer
with Christopher Dearnley
Conducted by John Scott

12. Evening Canticles in D Nunc dimittis
Composed by Herbert Brewer
with Christopher Dearnley
Conducted by John Scott

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Average customer rating: Bach and Handel Treats Fine recording, but doesn't work for me. rock on!!!!! This song is the best I have ever heard. It rocks!!!!!

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring / Mormon Tabernacle Choir Johann Sebastian Bach , George Frideric Handel , Dr. Jerold D. Ottley , Eugene Ormandy , Richard P. Condie , Columbia Symphony Orchestra , Philadelphia Orchestra , Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , and Mormon Tabernacle Choir Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Mormon Tabernacle Choir | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mormon Tabernacle Choir | ( M ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Make A Joyful Noise Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Greatest Hits: 22 Best-Loved Favorites More Greatest Hits: 18 Best Loved Favorites The Essential Mormon Tabernacle Choir ASIN: B0000027YR Release Date: 1992-07-14

Tracks:

1. Cantata No. 80: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
2. Cantata No. 140: Zion Hears The Watchmen's Voices
3. Magnificant In D Major, BWV 243: My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord
4. Cantata No.147: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
5. Cantata No. 4: Now Keep We All This Holy Feast
6. Cantata No. 208: Sheep May Safely Graze
7. Mass In B Minor, BWV 232: Et Resurrexit
8. Cantata No. 79: Now Thank We All Our God
9. Cantata No. 140: Sleepers Awake
10. Samson: Awake The Trumpet's Lofty Sound
11. Samson: Let Their Celestial Concerts All Unite
12. Judas Maccabaeus: See, The Conqu'ring Hero Comes!
13. Judas Maccabaeus: Sing Unto God
14. Judas Maccabaeus: Hallelujah, Amen
15. Saul: Welcome, Welcome Mighty King
16. Saul: David, His Ten Thousands Slew
17. Israel In Egypt: But As For His People
18. Israel In Egypt: Sing Ye To The Lord
19. Coronation Anthem: Zadok The Priest
20. Messiah: Hallelujah

Customer Reviews:

Bach and Handel Treats.......2000-08-04

The unfortunate thingÑif anything can be said to the contrary about this collectionÑis that is an older recording. As far as authenticity, what was available in the days of Bach and Handel to perform their music, and what they may have had in mind as the formidable way of presenting it to the publicÑas well as to the heavensÑmay be quite different things. Viewed in this way, authenticity may be an abstraction we are not here priviledged to comment on.

I have marveled for years, even when these were two separate LP's, of the power and dimensionality conveyed by the way these works are performed. I still switch from one to another piece as which is my favorite. In this respect, the experience is a hermenutic delight. Any lover or respecter of Bach or Handel would not go wrong by including this collection in their musical library.

When I use the word "treats" in the title, I mean just that: it is a collection of works that one would be hard pressed to find performed together on any available recording. And so I use the metaphor "treat," as if I were given a morsel and then devoured it; and another, and devoured that one, each with a fullness of pleasure and delight, and with soul filling satisfaction.

These indivdual recordings are for the most part masterpieces in and of themselves, and to be able to listen to them as they are performed flawlessly, and in a manner that invites the Spirit of GodÑby saying they are a "treat"Ñis to merely to treat them minimally.

Fine recording, but doesn't work for me........1999-05-07

I love several of J.S. Bach's cantatas, and enjoy hearing them in a variety of ways--period performances, orchestral arrangements, etc. Therefore I'm not one to insist on authenticity. Nevertheless, the chorus here sounds too big for the Bach. Also, the program needs more variety for straight through listening. Chorus after (massive) chorus doesn't work for me.

rock on!!!!!.......1999-02-09

Jesu joy of man's desiring, holy wisdom love most bright

This song is the best I have ever heard. It rocks!!!!!.......1999-02-09

Jesu joy of man's desiring, holy wisdom love most bright

Average customer rating: A Masterpiece, Magnificently Performed Impression Sacred music at its mind-blowing best

Evening Star: The Rachmaninov Vespers Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rachmaninov: Vespers Sergei Rachmaninoff: Vespers (Mass for Unaccompanied Chorus) ASIN: B00000419G Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

1. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Priidite, poklonimsya
2. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Blagoslovi, dushe moya
3. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Blazhen muzh
4. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Svete tikhyi
5. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Nyne otpuschchayeshi
6. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Bogoroditse Devo
7. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Slava v vyshnikh Bogu
8. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Khvalite imya Gospodne
9. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Blagosloven esi, Gospodi
10. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Voskreseniye Khristovo videvshe
11. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Velichit dusha moya Gospoda
12. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Slava v vyshnikh Bogu
13. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Dnes spasniye
14. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Voskrez iz groba
15. The Rachmaninoff Vespers: Vzbrannoy voevode

Customer Reviews:

A Masterpiece, Magnificently Performed .......2006-02-07

The solemn heavenly beauty of the Russian Orthodox Saturday evening "All-Night Vigil" liturgy resonates off the walls of the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul in this magnificent rendering of Rachmaninoff's masterpiece. In particular, the 'Bogoroditse Dyevo' (Ave Maria) is achingly beautiful. A great performance of a truly great piece of music.

Impression.......2000-04-13

It's like the walls of a church begin to sing!

Sacred music at its mind-blowing best.......1999-01-14

This is an utterly magnificent recording - one of my all-time favorites. I have heard other renditions, but none come close to this particular interpretation. It is sung with such passion, soul, and intelligence that I'm sure that if he could hear it, Rachmaninov himself would be moved to tears.

Average customer rating: Setting the mood.

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Tracks:

1. Praise My Soul - Halifax Choral Society/John Pryce-Jones
2. Immortal Invisible - Halifax Choral Society/John Pryce-Jones
3. Canzon Septimi Toni - London Symphony Orchestra Brass/Eric Crees
4. Concerto Grosso, Op.3 No.12: Allegro - Capella Istropolitana/Jaroslav Krecek
5. Christmas Concerto: Adagio - Capella Istropolitana/Jaroslav Krecek
6. Christmas Concerto: Pastorale - Capella Istropolitana/Jaroslav Krecek
7. Ave Verum Corpus - Halifax Choral Society/John Pryce-Jones
8. Hymn Prelude On Rhosymedre - Gareth Green
9. My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord - Oxford Camerata/Jeremy Summerly
10. Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind - Halifax Choral Society/John Pryce-Jones
11. Come Down O Love Divine - Halifax Choral Society/John Pryce-Jones
12. Concerto No.5, Op.5: Allegro - Johann Aratore
13. An English Suite: Prelude - Capella Istropolitana/Adrian Leaper
14. St. Paul's Suite: The Dargason - Bournemouth Sinfonietta/Richard Studt
15. Let All The World In Every Corner Sing - Halifax Choral Society/John Pryce-Jones
16. Fugue In D Major - Wolfgang Rubsam
17. Praise To The Holiest - Halifax Choral Society/John Pryce-Jones
18. Symphony No.5: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - National Symphony Orchestra Of Ireland/Reinhard Seifried

Customer Reviews:

Setting the mood........2007-02-20

This is a great collection of fall/harvest/thanksgiving hymnes. I enjoyed listening to it and getting in the Thanksgiving mood.

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O Holy Russ, Keep Thou the Orthodox Faith Manufacturer: Russian Compact Disc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Nikolai N. Tcherepnin | Tcherepnin, Nikolai N. | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000004AQG Release Date: 1995-12-12

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Organ Power! Messiaen , Widor , Dupre , and Richard Conte Manufacturer: Direct-to-Tape ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000009KX6 Release Date: 1997-10-01

Tracks:

1. Messiaen: Dieu parmi nous from La Nativit du Seigneur
2. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in G Major BWV 541
3. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in B Major Op. 7
4. Widor: Andante sostenuto from Symphony No. 9 in C Minor("Gothique")
5. Widor: Allegro from Symphony No. 6 in G Minor Op. 42 No.2
6. Spong: Partita on Showalter
7. Dupr: Magnificat 1 from 15 Versets sur les Vspres de laVierge Op. 18

Album Description

Allen Morrison in a wonderful performance on the Heefner Memorial Organ at Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA.

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Dupré: Works for Organ Vol. 11 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dupré, Marcel | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 13 Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 3 Marcel Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 12 Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 7 Marcel Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 5 ASIN: B00004U2KL Release Date: 2000-08-15

Tracks:

1. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: I. Jesus Is Condemned To Death
2. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: II. Jesus Recieves His Cross
3. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: III. Jesus Falls The First Time
4. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: IV. Jesus Meets His Mother
5. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: V. Simon Of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry The Cross
6. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: VI. Jesus And Veronica
7. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: VII. Jesus Falls A Second Time
8. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: VIII. Jesus Comforts The Women Of Jerusalem
9. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: IX. Jesus Falls A Third Time
10. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: X. Jesus Is Stripped Of His Clothes
11. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: XI. Jesus Is Nailed On The Cross
12. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: XII. Jesus Dies Upon The Cross
13. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: XIII. The Body Of Jesus Is Taken From The Cross And Laid In Mary's Bosom
14. The Way Of The Cross, Op. 29: XIV. The Body Of Jesus Is Layed In The Tomb
15. Seven Chorales From Op. 28: No. 55: My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord
16. Seven Chorales From Op. 28: No. 56: In Peace And Joy I Depart
17. Seven Chorales From Op. 28: No. 61: O Innocent Lamb Of God
18. Seven Chorales From Op. 28: No. 62: O Man, Mourn For Thy Many Sins
19. Seven Chorales From Op. 28: No. 65: Hail To Thee, Blessed Jesus
20. Seven Chorales From Op. 28: No. 67: Our Father In Heaven
21. Seven Chorales From Op. 28: No. 73: He That Suffereth God To Guide Him

Average customer rating: Inspiring!!

My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000002ZJU Release Date: 1992-09-10

Tracks:

1. Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis In C: Magnificat
2. Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis In C: Nunc Dimittis
3. Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis In D Minor: Magnificat
4. Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis In D Minor: Dimittis
5. Evening Canticles In E Major: Magnificat
6. Evening Canticles In E Major: Dimittis
7. Evening Service In B Minor: Magnificat
8. Evening Service In B Minor: Nunc Dimittis
9. Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis In F: Magnificat
10. Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis In F: Nunc Dimittis
11. Evening Canticles In D: Magnificat
12. Evening Canticles In D: Nunc Dimittis

Customer Reviews:

Inspiring!!.......2003-06-13

This is a beautiful recording by the choir of men and boys at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. I purchased my first copy in a Cathedral bookshop in England ten years ago. I've played it over and over and over. If you enjoy various settings of the "Evening Canticles", music written for choral evensong, you'll love hearing this collection of some of the best.

Average customer rating: Enchanting liturgical recreation of a late 17th century Easter liturgy

Russian Easter: The Canon of St. John Damascene Russian Orthodox Chant , Anatoly Grindenko , and Russian Patriachate Choir Manufacturer: Opus 111 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Meditation Chants for Great Lent Russian Medieval Chant ASIN: B000005W4I Release Date: 1996-04-10

Tracks:

1. Stikharion, Mode 6
2. Easter Troparion (Easter Verses)
3. Easter Troparion
4. Canon, Mode 1 Ode 1: Hirmos
5. Ode 1: Theotokion/Hirmos/Easter Troparion
6. Ode 3: Hirmos
7. Ode 3: Theotokion/Hirmos/Easter Troparion
8. Hypakoi, Mode 8
9. Ode 4: Hirmos
10. Ode 4: Theotokion/Hirmos/Easter Troparion
11. Ode 5: Hirmos
12. Ode 5: Theotokion/Hirmos/Easter Troparion
13. Ode 6: Hirmos
14. Ode 6: Theotokion/Hirmos/Easter Troparion
15. Kondakion, Mode 8
16. Ikos
17. Stikharion, Mode 6
18. Ode 7: Hirmos
19. Ode 7: Theotokion/Hirmos/Easter Troparion
20. Ode 8: Hirmos
21. Ode 8: Theotokion/Hirmos/Easter Troparion
22. Ode 9: Refrain: My Soul Doth Magnify Him...
23. Ode 9: Refrain: The Angel Proclaimed Fulness Of Grace...
24. Ode 9: Troparion: O How Divine, Gentle And Sweet...
25. Ode 9: Refrain: Mary Magdalene...
26. Ode 9: Troparion: O Great And Most Holy Easter!...
27. Ode 9: Refrain: Today, Every Creature Exults...
28. Ode 9: Troparion: O Virgin, With One Voice...
29. Ode 9: Refrain: My Soul Magnifies The Power Of God...
30. Exapostilarion, Mode 3
31. Easter Stikharia, Mode 5: Verse Let God Arise...
32. Easter Stikharia, Mode 5: Verse Thus May They Parish...
33. Easter Stikharia, Mode 5: Verse On This Day The Lord Has Made...
34. Easter Stikharia, Mode 5: Verse Glory Be To The Father...
35. Conclusion

Amazon.com

The Patriarchate Choir has recorded a 17th-century setting of the Easter Canon of St. John Damascene (the midnight service) to then-newly-developed "Greek" chant. The music had nothing in common with actual Byzantine chant, but it was innovative in several ways. The text-setting is syllabic and quick (thus cutting the service from three hours to about 90 minutes); the polyphony is mostly in partesny (part-singing) style, borrowed from Poland and sounding for all the world like … well, like Russian barbershop. The effect is all the odder because there is a recurring refrain in the indigenous, highly dissonant, strochny style. This disc is valuable (especially for the distinctive pealing of Russian church bells on track 1), but frankly, it's not Anatoly Grindenko's most appealing effort. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

Enchanting liturgical recreation of a late 17th century Easter liturgy.......2005-07-02

Anyone who has ever attended a Russian Orthodox Easter ceremony will know that its ecstatic celebratory moods differs strikingly from the Catholic or Protestant rituals, which are the darkest of the year. There are repeated exclamations by the Priest of 'Christ has arisen!' answered by enraptured congregation and choir alike with 'truly he has arisen!' Here Anatoly Grindenko reawakens lost traditions that disappeared at the start of the twentieth century. Grindenko has worked closely with musicologists who have painstakingly transcribed cryptic ancient notation to create workable performance editions. At the same time he has built up his Russian Patriachate Choir into a formidable choir of professional singers specialising in rediscovering a lost world.

The Office of Easter Night recorded here dates from the seventeenth century. While those who, like myself, have only the most passing familiarity with current Orthodox practice will recognise some of the chant here, the recreation here is more of the liturgical practice of the latter seventeenth century. The original manuscript is housed in the National Museum of Historic Russia. The chants were even notated in a previously unkown notation that required special deciphering. The main point of interest is that much of the music here is written in three parts, although even then the counterpoint is quite simple, similar to those found in the Western Ars Nova such as Perotin, rather than having the full on complexity of that of Renaissance composers such as Josquin or Palestrina. Another significant outside stylistic influence was in fact Greek Orthodox as there were frequent contacts between Russian and Greek Orthodox singers around the seventeenth century.

As usual from Grindenko, this is a wonderful recording of Orthodox chant, which recreates the elatory mood of the Orthodox Easter with his characteristic hynoptic intensity.

As for the totally bizarre assertion by Matthew Westphal that the part writing sounds like barbershop - well, I presume he thinks the Bach St Matthew Passion is German barbershop! It puzzles me why Amazon bother to get clueless editorialists to write unhelpful rubbish like this. I strongly suggest you listen to this enchanting CD and decide for yourself - you'll probably be totally bowled over. This recording is yet another triumph for Grindenko and his Russian Patriachate Choir who are clearly the leading practioners of Orthodox Chant today - HIGHLY recommended to anyone with any interest whatsoever in chant - or for that matter any Early Music.

Lastly, the liner notes are excellent, written by the musicologist Maria Bogomolova who deciphered the notation. The recording quality is as usual from Opus 111, first class. Thank you Yolanta Skura for making these revelatory recordings available!

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My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord Manufacturer: Christina Holms ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFT5Y Release Date: 2005-01-01

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Don't You Wanna Party? [Import]

Party Songs/Sings & Plays

We Meet Again