Elgar: Ave Maria / Give Unto the Lord / Te Deum and Benedictus, Op. 34
1/1/2005, 13 Tracks, 1:14:17
Featuring
Christopher Robinson
Jonathan Vaughn
Choir Of St. John's College, Cambridge
Edward Elgar
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Composition History
The album also features works from Elgar's peak as a composer, including "Give unto the Lord," which was commissioned for St Paul's Cathedral in 1914.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at St John's College Chapel, Cambridge, between July 8th and 10th, 2003.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Edward Elgar's sacred choral music shares the same qualities as his orchestral music: a strong sense of musical development, drama, and a gift for melody.
Composition History
This collection includes Elgar's early settings for Catholic liturgy, such as the three Opus 2 anthems, written after he became organist at St George's in Worcester.
Recording & Production
The recording was produced by Andrew Walton of K&A Productions Ltd. and engineered by Eleanor Thomason.
Composition History
Elgar's "Great is the Lord" from 1912 is widely regarded as his sacred masterpiece.
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