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Format: Digital Audio CD
Label: PRO ORGANO
Catalog Number: CD 7128
Length: 73’ 56”
Tracks: 30
Organ: Ernest M. Skinner/Aeolian-Skinner
Venue: Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. USA
Recorded: 06/05/2000
Released: 12/06/2000
Producer: Frederick Hohman
Notes Author: Texts only
Notes Language: English
Graphics Format: 12pp book, traycard, jewel box
UPC #: 636077712821
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The American Record Guide Composers Neswick and Major are also conductor and organist of this hardly hackneyed program. The Washington girls sound bright and crisp and even try to emulate a boys’ choir for the Britten.
01 • Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (1991) – Magnificat • Richard Wayne Dirksen • 4’8″
02 • Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (1991) – Nunc dimittis • Richard Wayne Dirksen • 2’49”
03 • Jubilate Deo • Richard Wayne Dirksen • 3’14”
04 • Ave Maria • Gustav Holst • 3’46”
05 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – Procession • Benjamin Britten • 1’56”
06 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – Wolcum Yole! • Benjamin Britten • 1’26”
07 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – There is no rose • Benjamin Britten • 2’37”
08 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – That yonge child • Benjamin Britten • 1’40”
09 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – Balulalow • Benjamin Britten • 1’15”
10 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – As dew in Aprille • Benjamin Britten • 1’8″
11 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – This little Babe • Benjamin Britten • 1’36”
12 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – Interlude (harp solo) • Benjamin Britten • 3’58”
13 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – In Freezing Winter Night • Benjamin Britten • 3’47”
14 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – Spring Carol • Benjamin Britten • 1’15”
15 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – Deo Gracias • Benjamin Britten • 1’20”
16 • A Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 – Recession • Benjamin Britten • 2’12”
17 • O Hear Us, Lord • Anthony Piccolo • 2’12”
18 • An Easter Sequence, Opus 55 – Introit: Alleluia! Rejoice to God our Helper • Kenneth Leighton • 1’2″
19 • An Easter Sequence, Opus 55 – Gradual: Alleluia! On the day of my resurrection • Kenneth Leighton • 1’15”
20 • An Easter Sequence, Opus 55 – Offertory: An angel of the Lord • Kenneth Leighton • 2’36”
21 • An Easter Sequence, Opus 55 – Communion: The Lord is my shepherd • Kenneth Leighton • 3′
22 • An Easter Sequence, Opus 55 – Communion: Alleluia! I am the good shepherd • Kenneth Leighton • 1’16”
23 • An Easter Sequence, Opus 55 – Sortie: God is ascended • Kenneth Leighton • 4’50”
24 • Ascension – Sing we triumphant • Douglas Major • 2’16”
25 • Ascension – The Apostolic Band • Douglas Major • 2’33”
26 • Ascension – The Angel of God • Douglas Major • 2’28”
27 • Ascension – Hymn to the Luminous Trinity • Douglas Major • 2’14”
28 • Choristers’ Blessing • Richard Proulx • 2’55”
29 • Magnificat and Nunc dimittis – Magnificat • Bruce Neswick • 4’40”
30 • Magnificat and Nunc dimittis – Nunc dimittis • Bruce Neswick • 3’20”
Cathedral Girl Choristers
The Washington National Cathedral Girl Choristers have completed three seasons of musical and liturgical leadership at the Cathedral, each one busier than the previous, and are a select group of singers drawn from grades 7 through 12 at the National Cathedral School for Girls. The girls’ responsibilities at the Cathedral include two mid-week Evensongs and two services on alternating Sundays. Learn more…
