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Even such is time: Finzi, Leighton, Howells, Walton | Regent Records REGCD511

Even such is time: Finzi, Leighton, Howells, Walton

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Label: Regent Records

Cat No: REGCD511

Barcode: 0802561051121

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Vocal/Choral

Release Date: 20th July 2018

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About

This recording brings together virtuoso choral works by four of Britain’s most influential mid twentieth-century composers: Kenneth Leighton (1929–88); William Walton (1902–83); Herbert Howells (1892–1983); and Gerald Finzi (1901–56).

Centrepiece of the programme is Leighton’s extended cycle for Lent and Holy Week Crucifixus pro nobis, together with Finzi’s large-scale anthem Lo, the full, final sacrifice and Howells’s poignant motet on the death of President Kennedy Take him, earth, for cherishing. There are also rare recordings of shorter works by these three composers together with three of Walton’s most popular a cappella choral works. Music has played an important role at Christ's College since the earliest days of its 500-year history. The Chapel Choir was originally made up solely of male voices, the upper parts being sung by boy trebles. Since 1979 the sopranos and altos have been predominantly Christ’s students.

Today's Choir is widely recognized as one of Cambridge's finest mixed-voice ensembles. In addition to singing two services a week in the College Chapel the Choir regularly gives concerts around the UK (including a number each year with a professional orchestra in St Martin-in-the-Fields and St John’s, Smith Square). Each year an extended tour is undertaken to Australia, New Zealand or North America. The choir has made a number of recordings with Regent Records.

‘The singing is consistently good: the attack and ensemble are excellent and the accompaniments sensitive and supportive.’ – Organists’ Review (REGCD446)

‘David Rowland balances a choir with pinpoint precision, and the recording (in Jesus College Chapel) is sharp and responsive.’ – Choir & Organ (REGCD417)

‘The performance… is well-nigh faultess…these are definitive accounts’ – American Record Guide (REGCD305)

‘Fresh voices, precise pitching and chording, expert pacing by David Rowland and a good recording’ 
– BBC Music (REGCD204)

‘… truly excellent performances’ – International Record Review (REGCD169)

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