Such a friendly, 

family atmosphere

with such talented

and varied

characters

David Dunnett, organist, former Organ Scholar (1980-83)
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Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sacred Choral Music

Original release date: 2011
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Ralph Vaughan William's sublime Mass in G minor reveals the composer's absorbing interest in using the modal harmonic language and contrapuntal textures of the English late Renaissance to achieve a huge emotional and dynamic range. Undoubtedly the most technically demanding work on this disc is A Vision of Aeroplanes, a virtuosic motet for mixed chorus and organ. Several neglected works also feature here, including The Voice out of the Whirlwind, an anthem for mixed chorus and orchestra or organ, and Valiant-for-truth, one of several works based on Bunyan's Christian allegory, The Pilgrim's Progress.

 

'There's no doubt [Vaughan Williams] would have doffed his boater to the last recording...from Clare College...the sweeping energy and rich detail of Tim Brown's interpretation draw out the best from his young singers, in matters musical and mystical.' - Classic FM

'This performance, lovingly moulded and well balanced in the play of solo voices and full choir, is in the best tradition.' - Gramophone

'Compliments to the Naxos sound team for achieving clarity within a faithful representation of the St John's College acoustic...what impresses about this performance is the exceptional sense of shape, both in overview and in tiny details...This comes with a strong recommendation.'  - BBC Music Magazine

 

 

The Choir of Clare College
 
James McVinnie, Ashok Gupta | Organ
Timothy Brown | Director
 

 

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"This comes with a strong recommendation'' BBC Music Magazine