John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
Release Date: 30 September 2002
Label: Collegium / Collegium Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 040888050629
Genres: Classical
Description
Collegium's recording offers an extensive selection of Poulenc's sacred choral music with the Gloria as centrepiece. "Excellent performances from choir and orchestra – a most enjoyable disc" - Choir & Organ
"Poulenc's Gloria for soprano solo, mixed choir and orchestra is a richly affirmative piece; bold in outline, prime coloured yet full of sensitive writing. The very opening is reminiscent of Stravinsky and the Domine Deus (track 5) sometimes brings Prokofiev to mind, yet the composer's own highly sophisticated musical language is always in evidence. John Rutter's performance is exultant and sure-footed; his forces perform superbly and Donna Dean is a worthy soprano soloist. The sound is fresh and immediate, to match the performance. The various unaccompanied pieces are beautifully shaped and strongly projected. A fine disc." - CD Review
Tracklisting
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Wayne Marshall (organ)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers and Orchestra
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Patricia Forbes (soprano)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, BBC Concert Orchestra, Melanie Marshall (mezzo-soprano)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Helen Gough (baroque cello), William Hunt (violone), Wayne Mars
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
