Name: Mendelssohn: Sacred Choral Works by Trinity College Choir, Cambridge
Brand: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge
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This set of choral pieces by Mendelssohn, all either unaccompanied or with organ (whose presence is too retiring here), shows the variety in his sacred output. Languages represented are German, Latin, and English; religions Catholic, Lutheran, and Anglican. Some of the music reflects his encounter with Bach, not in the imposing mode of the oratorios but rather in the small, chorale-like settings of the opening Sechs Sprüche für das Kirchenjahr, Op. 79. Other pieces, including one each for all-male and all-female choirs, are even simpler, with links to the tradition of secular choral song. And yet almost all of it has the everything's-good personality that's so characteristic of Mendelssohn's music and that so endeared him to Victorian England. Hear the two-section Laudate pueri, Op. 39/2, for female choir, with its delightful SSA trio. The soprano heard there, Rachel Bennett, also excels in the best-known work on the disc, Hear My Prayer, for soprano, choir, and organ; this slice of sentimentalist religion, which seems just a few steps removed from John Rutter, has a long tradition of being performed by boy sopranos, and Bennett forges a nice sound, almost without vibrato, that evokes a boy's but adds a little more power. The Trinity College Choir, Cambridge, is impressive in its security of intonation but somewhat less so in its articulation; listeners will be consulting the texts, no matter what their native languages. It's a bit of mystery why these mostly small sacred choral works aren't better known; they are sweet, warm pieces, within the reach of many choirs, that bespeak a sunny optimism. What the individual listener will think of them depends partly on his or her reactions to Mendelssohn in general, but many of them would have been quite familiar to English audiences of a century ago. The Trinity College Choir, Cambridge, deserves kudos for bringing them to light anew in an attractive recording.

1. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 1, Weinachten

by Anonymous

Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Clare Wilkinson
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Anonymous; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

2. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 2, Am Neujahrstage

by Anonymous

Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Clare Wilkinson
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Anonymous; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

3. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 3, Am Himmelfahrtstage

by Anonymous

Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Clare Wilkinson
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Tenor: Andrew Tortise; Performer
Basse: Angus Mccarey; Performer
Contralto: Clare Wilkinson; Performer
Soprano: Rachel Bennett; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Anonymous; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

4. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 4, In der Passionzeit

by Anonymous

Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Clare Wilkinson
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Anonymous; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

5. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 5, Im Advent

by Anonymous

Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Clare Wilkinson
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Anonymous; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

6. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 6, Am Charfreitage

by Anonymous

Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Clare Wilkinson
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Anonymous; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

7. Hear my prayer

by William Bartholomew

Primary Artist: Mark Williams
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Organ: Mark Williams; Performer
Soprano: Rachel Bennett; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Bible
William Bartholomew; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

8. Hear My Prayer, WoO 15, MWV B 49: Oh for the Wings of a Dove! (Live)

by William Bartholomew

Primary Artist: Mark Williams
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Organ: Mark Williams; Performer
Soprano: Rachel Bennett; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Bible
William Bartholomew; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

9. 2 Sacred Choruses, Op. 115, MWV SD58: 2 sacred choruses, Op. 115: No. 1, Beati mortui

by Bible

Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Christopher Adams
Paul Casey
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Tenor: Paul Casey
Andrew Tortise; Performer
Basse: Christopher Adams
Angus Mccarey; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Bible; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

10. Die deutsche Liturgie: Kyrie eleison

by Mass Text

Primary Artist: Angus Mccarey
Clare Wilkinson
Eugenie Cheng
Paul Casey
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Mass Text; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

11. Die deutsche Liturgie: Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe

by Mass Text

Primary Artist: Angus Mccarey
Clare Wilkinson
Eugenie Cheng
Paul Casey
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Tenor: Pauls Casey; Performer
Basse: Angus Mccarey; Performer
Contralto: Clare Wilkinson; Performer
Soprano: Eugenie Cheng; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Mass Text; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

12. Die deutsche Liturgie: Heilig

by Mass Text

Primary Artist: Angus Mccarey
Clare Wilkinson
Eugenie Cheng
Paul Casey
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Mass Text; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

13. 3 Kirchenmusiken, Op. 23, MWV SD 7: 3 Kirchenmusiken, Op. 23: No. 2, Ave maria

by Anonymous

Organ: Mark Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Catherine Arnold
Christopher Adams
Clare Wilkinson
Eugenie Cheng
Mark Williams
Paul Casey
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Tenor: Paul Casey
Andrew Tortise; Performer
Basse: Christophe Adams
Angus Mccarey; Performer
Contralto: Catherine Arnold
Clare Wilkinson; Performer
Soprano: Rachel Bennett
Eugenie Cheng; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Anonymous
Martin Luther; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

14. Psalm 100, "Jauchzet dem Herrn, all Welt"

by Bible

Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Catherine Arnold
Christopher Adams
Clare Wilkinson
Helen Deeming
Paul Casey
Paula Downes
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Tenor: Paul Casey
Andrew Tortise; Performer
Basse: Christophe Adams
Angus Mccarey; Performer
Contralto: Catherine Arnold
Clare Wilkinson; Performer
Soprano: Helen Deeming
Paula Downes; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Bible; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

15. 3 Motets, Op. 39: Ihr Kinder Israel, dankt dem Herrn (Chorus)

by Anonymous

Organ: Mark Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Clare Wilkinson
Eugenie Cheng
Mark Williams
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Anonymous; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

16. 3 Motets, Op. 39: Wohl denen, die ihn von Herzen (Trio)

by Anonymous

Organ: Mark Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Clare Wilkinson
Eugenie Cheng
Mark Williams
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Contralto: Clare Wilkinson; Performer
Soprano: Rachel Bennett
Eugenie Cheng; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Anonymous; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

17. 3 motets, Op. 69: No. 3, Magnificat

by Bible

Primary Artist: Andrew Tortise
Christopher Adams
Clare Wilkinson
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Tenor: Andrew Tortise; Performer
Basse: Christophe Adams; Performer
Contralto: Clare Wilkinson; Performer
Soprano: Rachel Bennett; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Bible; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

18. 3 Psalms, Op. 78: No. 1, Psalm 2, "Warum toben die Heiden"

by Bible

Primary Artist: Alastair Brookshaw
Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Catherine Arnold
Christopher Adams
Clare Wilkinson
Eugenie Cheng
Helen Deeming
Paul Casey
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Tenor: Alastair Brookshaw
Andrew Tortise; Performer
Basse: Christophe Adams
Angus Mccarey; Performer
Contralto: Catherine Arnold
Clare Wilkinson; Performer
Soprano: Rachel Bennett
Eugenie Cheng; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Bible; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

19. 3 Psalms, Op. 78: No. 2, Psalm 43, "Richte mich, Gott"

by Bible

Primary Artist: Alastair Brookshaw
Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Catherine Arnold
Christopher Adams
Clare Wilkinson
Eugenie Cheng
Helen Deeming
Paul Casey
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Bible; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

20. 3 Psalms, Op. 78: No. 3, Psalm 22, "Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen"

by Bible

Primary Artist: Alastair Brookshaw
Andrew Tortise
Angus Mccarey
Catherine Arnold
Christopher Adams
Clare Wilkinson
Eugenie Cheng
Helen Deeming
Paul Casey
Rachel Bennett
The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Tenor: Paul Casey
Andrew Tortise; Performer
Basse: Christophe Adams
Angus Mccarey; Performer
Contralto: Clare Wilkinson; Performer
Soprano: Helen Deeming; Performer
Choir/chorus: Trinity College Choir, Cambridge; Ensemble
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn; Composer
Lyricist: Bible; Composer
Conductor: Richard Marlow; Conductor
Direction: Richard Marlow; Production

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Sacred Vocal Music, Classical, Choral

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Chandos

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United Kingdom

Language

German (Germany)
English (United States)
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Apr 2, 2006

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Mendelssohn: Sacred Choral Works

1. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 1, Weinachten

2. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 2, Am Neujahrstage

3. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 3, Am Himmelfahrtstage

4. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 4, In der Passionzeit

5. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 5, Im Advent

6. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 6, Am Charfreitage

7. Hear my prayer

8. Hear My Prayer, WoO 15, MWV B 49: Oh for the Wings of a Dove! (Live)

9. 2 Sacred Choruses, Op. 115, MWV SD58: 2 sacred choruses, Op. 115: No. 1, Beati mortui

10. Die deutsche Liturgie: Kyrie eleison

11. Die deutsche Liturgie: Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe

12. Die deutsche Liturgie: Heilig

13. 3 Kirchenmusiken, Op. 23, MWV SD 7: 3 Kirchenmusiken, Op. 23: No. 2, Ave maria

14. Psalm 100, "Jauchzet dem Herrn, all Welt"

15. 3 Motets, Op. 39: Ihr Kinder Israel, dankt dem Herrn (Chorus)

16. 3 Motets, Op. 39: Wohl denen, die ihn von Herzen (Trio)

17. 3 motets, Op. 69: No. 3, Magnificat

18. 3 Psalms, Op. 78: No. 1, Psalm 2, "Warum toben die Heiden"

19. 3 Psalms, Op. 78: No. 2, Psalm 43, "Richte mich, Gott"

20. 3 Psalms, Op. 78: No. 3, Psalm 22, "Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen"

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1. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 1, Weinachten

2. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 2, Am Neujahrstage

3. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 3, Am Himmelfahrtstage

4. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 4, In der Passionzeit

5. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 5, Im Advent

6. 6 Motets, Op. 79: No. 6, Am Charfreitage

7. Hear my prayer

8. Hear My Prayer, WoO 15, MWV B 49: Oh for the Wings of a Dove! (Live)

9. 2 Sacred Choruses, Op. 115, MWV SD58: 2 sacred choruses, Op. 115: No. 1, Beati mortui

10. Die deutsche Liturgie: Kyrie eleison

11. Die deutsche Liturgie: Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe

12. Die deutsche Liturgie: Heilig

13. 3 Kirchenmusiken, Op. 23, MWV SD 7: 3 Kirchenmusiken, Op. 23: No. 2, Ave maria

14. Psalm 100, "Jauchzet dem Herrn, all Welt"

15. 3 Motets, Op. 39: Ihr Kinder Israel, dankt dem Herrn (Chorus)

16. 3 Motets, Op. 39: Wohl denen, die ihn von Herzen (Trio)

17. 3 motets, Op. 69: No. 3, Magnificat

18. 3 Psalms, Op. 78: No. 1, Psalm 2, "Warum toben die Heiden"

19. 3 Psalms, Op. 78: No. 2, Psalm 43, "Richte mich, Gott"

20. 3 Psalms, Op. 78: No. 3, Psalm 22, "Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen"

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