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Stillness And Sweet Harmony

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This is a wonderfully mellow selection of choral works in the English tradition, and a particularly well-balanced program: You can set the CD to play and relax with a good glass of wine.

The Cambridge Singers come across as a single, smooth instrument--not a group of belting soloists. Rutter's arrangements and orchestrations avoid here some of the cutesy movie-style effects on some of the Christmas albums.

This album is a compilation from previous Cambridge Singers recordings, so it's very suitable as a gift from someone who has expressed an early interest in English choral music, to lead them into the area. The CD is a wonderful value and highly recommended.

Very pleasant music for rattled nerves. I'm no expert on choral music, but this is a calming and enjoyable CD to listen to while driving.

Stillness And Sweet Harmony
It's like Gregorian Chants with added harmony. Very impressive, and a joy to listen to over and over again.

This beautiful CD has been one of the greatest additions to my classical CD collection. The music is just what the title says,
"Stillness and Sweet Harmony", sung with the perfection of the Cambridge Singers and John Rutter. The selections on the CD are restful, peaceful, and worshipful. Top of the list for "ancient" music which brings me right into the cathedral!