Paul Spicer, Birmingham Music Academy Chamber Choir - Rosa Mystica-Musical Portraits Of The Virgin Mary: P.Spicer / Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Cho - Import CD

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Paul Spicer, Birmingham Music Academy Chamber Choir

Description:

In every age, the devotional love of the Virgin Mary has captured the hearts of people as an eternal attraction. This album features choral works on the theme of the Virgin Mary from various periods, from the majestic polyphony of Radford, who was born in 1485, to the dramatic works of Bruckner, Britten, and contemporary composers. The Virgin Mary, O Mother of God, Here I Stand" by Tavener, a representative piece from 20th century England, has a mystical and healing atmosphere with lyrics by Lermontov. The Magnificat," a song in which the Virgin Mary thanks God for being the mother of Christ, and fourteen other songs that celebrate the Virgin in different ways at different times. The title of the album is taken from Britten's "Madonna of the Strange Roses". The performances are by the Chamber Choir of the Royal Birmingham Academy of Music, Spicer, one of the best choral conductors in England, and Alger, who is currently conducting the organ studies at Westminster Cathedral. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.The Veil of the Temple (All Night Vigil), for soprano, chorus, boys' chorus, brass, temple bowls, tamtam, temple bells, organ & Indian harmonium~Mother of God, Here I Stand
2.Ave cujus conceptio
3.Ave Maria
4.Mater salutaris
5.Second Eve
6.Service in F major (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis)~Magnificat in F
7.AMDG~Rosa Mystica
8.Magnificat (Chichester Service)
9.Ave Maria
10.I Beheld Her, Beautiful as a Dove
11.Ave virgo sanctissima
12.Hymne a la Vierge
13.Ave maris stella
14.Of a Rose

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