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The Call: More Choral Classics from St John's

9/25/2017, 17 Tracks, 1:13:20

Featuring

  • Edward Picton-Turbervill
  • Andrew Nethsingha
  • Alison Martin
  • Choir Of St. John's College, Cambridge
  • John Ireland
  • Douglas Guest
  • Charles Hubert Hastings Parry
  • Roxanna Panufnik
  • Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
  • Charles Villiers Stanford
  • John Tavener
  • William Henry Harris
  • Jonathan Dove
  • Gioachino Rossini
  • Herbert Howells
  • Sir Ernest Bullock

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Despite the diverse backgrounds of the composers, all works on this album share a common thread: they have been adopted by the English Church and are considered quintessential to the Anglican choral tradition.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, is known for its distinctive, rich, and expressive sound and has been a cornerstone of the English choral tradition since the 1670s.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album brings together a wide range of choral music, from ceremonial works for state affairs to intimate compositions of personal significance.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Under the current Director of Music, Andrew Nethsingha, the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, has pioneered weekly webcasts and established St John's Sinfonia, a professional period-instrument ensemble.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded using 24-bit/96 kHz technology, which offers a wider dynamic range and higher resolution than standard 16-bit recordings, aiming for a better sound reproduction.

Source: Booklet

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