Allegri: Miserere / Holst: Psalm 148 Tenebrae & Nigel Short

• John Tavener (1944 - 2013):
• 1 Song for Athene 06:11
• John Ireland (1914 - 1992):
• 2 Ex ore innocentium 04:05
• John Tavener (1944 - 2013):
• 3 The Lamb 03:51
• Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 - 1943):
• 4 Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, Op. 31: Hymn to the Cherubim 04:39
• Nigel Short (1965), Alexander Sheremetiev (1859 - 1931):
• 5 Now ye heavenly powers 03:42
• Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976):
• 6 Hymn to St. Cecilia, Op. 27 10:59
• Nigel Short (1965), Paweł Łukaszewski (1968):
• 7 Ave Maria 03:57
• Antonio Lotti (1667 - 1740):
• 8 Crucifixus a 8 03:39
• Gregorio Allegri (1582 - 1652):
• 9 Miserere 11:59
• Zoltán Kodály (1882 - 1967):
• 10 Esti dal (Evening Song) 03:08
• Traditional, Nigel Short (1965):
• 11 The Dying Soldier (arr. N. Short) 04:34
• Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934), Nigel Short (1965):
• 12 2 Psalms: Psalm 148: Lord who has made us for Thine own (arr. N. Short): Psalm 148: Lord who has made us for Thine own 04:53
• William Henry Harris (1883 - 1973):
• 13 Faire is the Heaven 05:23
• Total Runtime 01:11:00

Info for Allegri: Miserere / Holst: Psalm 148

Few can argue with Tenebrae's international stature as one of the most competent, versatile, exciting and passionate vocal ensembles in the world today.

The beauty of Tenebrae's perfectly blended sound coupled with near-flawless technique is showcased in this recording, featuring a selection of their favourite concert repertoire to create a performance worthy of anyone's collection.

Allegri's haunting Miserere is the central point in a journey through music of longing and entreaty, hope and faith. These works spanning the centuries are chosen from the heart of Tenebrae's concert repertoire.

Featuring works by Taverner, Holst, Rachmaninov, Lotti, Ireland, Harris, Briten and Kodály.

From choral 'hits' to the less well known, Tenebrae are on top form ... Once again, Tenebrae and their director, Nigel Short, have put together a programme that ranges from the Renaissance to the 21st century, from the neglected to the familiar, with no sense of strain" (Barry Witherden, Gramophone)

"... vibrant and incisive" (International Record Review)

"Nigel Short and Tenebrae have just the right balance of control and passion, reverence and exuberance that makes for such a superb performance" (The Organ)

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