Jongen & Peeters: Choral Music
The Choir of St John's College, Cambridge
David Hill (Conductor), Paul Provost (Organ)
This release from St John's College Choir features the 'Organ Masses' of Belgian composers Joseph Jongen and Flor Peeters. The recording also includes three solo songs composed by Joseph Jongen, performed by members of the Choir with violinist Thomas Gould.
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1 |
Messe en l'honneur du Saint-Sacrement |
Jongen, J. |
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2 |
Deus Abraham |
Jongen, J. |
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3 |
Pie Jesu |
Jongen, J. |
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4 |
Quid sum miser? |
Jongen, J. |
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5 |
Missa Festiva |
Peeters, F. |
Hyperion, CDA67603
Alexander Robarts (Treble)
Peter Morton (Tenor)
Gareth John (Baritone)
Thomas Gould (Violin)
London Brass
DIAPASON D'OR
'Effective and forceful performances'
(BBC Music Magazine)
'This is a wonderful disc bringing a collection of rarely heard, let alone recorded, devotional works to light. The Choir of St John's College Cambridge under David Hill are on terrific form. London City Brass know how to bring off a good flourish when they see one, while organist Paul Provost works tirelessly throughout to provide the backbone of musical thought on a disc much worth your while'
(Organ Magazine)
'The choir is in fine fettle here: the sound is focused and well integrated top to bottom and it can bring forth huge climaxes and truly soft passagework equally well. With such forces at his disposal, Hill can bring out the considerable nuances in the piece … I cannot imagine it being better done than here.'
(Fanfare, USA)
