Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral [Import]

John [Composer] Goss (Composer), William Croft (Composer), William Horsley (Composer), John [Hymn Composer] Roberts (Composer), Charles Villiers Stanford (Composer), New English Hymnal (Composer), Friedrich Silcher (Composer), Arthur Somervell (Composer), Herbert Stanley Oakeley (Composer), John Darwall (Composer), Ralph Vaughan Williams (Composer), Edwin George Monk (Composer), Clement Cotterill Scholefield (Composer), Hubert Parry (Composer), Traditional (Composer), Johannes Cruger (Composer), John Scott (Conductor), English Brass Ensemble (Performer), Christopher Dearnley (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: English Brass Ensemble, Christopher Dearnley
• Conductor: John Scott
• Composer: John [Composer] Goss, William Croft, William Horsley, John [Hymn Composer] Roberts, Charles Villiers Stanford, et al.
• Audio CD (October 12, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Hyperion UK
• ASIN: B00002EIUG
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,915 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Praise!, June 10, 2000

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Kristi P. Johnson (The United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral (Audio CD)

Praise The Lord offers the listener traditional hymns in the English/British tradition. the clarity of the voices make it possible for the listener to follow the words distinctly. The organ soars as accompaniment. the CD provides organ and choral quality for the novice and the experienced musician.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan, February 8, 2007

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George Peabody "Ariel" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral (Audio CD)

SIXTEEN WELL-PERFORMED HYMNS DERIVED FROM MANY ERAS AND TRADITIONS.
'The HYMN-a word derived from the Greek 'hymnos'-has been defined as 'a term of unknown origin applied from ancient times to a wide variety of songs in honor of gods, heroes or notable men.'

The founder of English hymnody is Isaac Watts (1674-1748), whose work in reforming congregational song texts culminated in the publication of his 'Hymns and Spiritual Songs' in 1707. Watts' collection was as complete and comprehensive a set of hymns as had ever been proposed for English worship and it raised the profile of the hymn sufficiently to overcome the prevailing psalmody.

The great flowering period of English hymnody began with the work of the Methodist hymn-writers John Wesley (1703-1791) and his brother Charles (1707-1788). The Wesleys gave great prominence to hymns within their Methodist worship and published many books.

The modern hymn book is a collection of hymns drawn from various times and places. This most accomplished recording by St. Paul's Cathedral Choir presents 16 well-loved hymns from 'The New English Hymnal'. A great number of the hymns, which originate from many different eras and traditions, are given an extra musical dimension by John Scott's original descants and thrilling brass arrangements.

Over the years, I have found myself purchasing more and more recordings of English choirs. They seem to have incredible vocal skills that include perfectly executed phrases, flawless diction and some unidentifiable ingredient that makes them very appealing to hear. Of course, I personally enjoy the all- male choir sound; boy sopranos and male altos make the difference to me. I am certain that there are many listeners who prefer otherwise. This is a very appealing group of hymns!

33 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hymns for every one, November 30, 2002

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Jacqueline E. Boyce (Brooklyn, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral (Audio CD)

As I have said already..I am from espiscopal church..these my songs are well know by me...these songs give encouragement when it seems that all hope is lost..these are tunes that are well received....they are also very simple for the every day person to gain strength from day to day..they will become your daily prayer.....