An Old Belief
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PARRY / CAMPION / MCDOWALL
An Old Belief
The Sixteen / Harry Christophers
[ Coro / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 4 March 2022
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An Old Belief introduces Hubert Parry's emotional and heartfelt Songs of Farewell, which surely rank among some of the finest choral works ever written. Deeply affected by the First World War, Parry sought poetry that would reflect not only peace and unity and the search for a better world, but also an escape from the horrors of war. The poems Parry chose to set are sublime, be they metaphysical poetry by John Donne and Henry Vaughan or the aching beauty of Thomas Campion's verse. Perfectly complimenting the rich sonority of Parry's Songs are three short pieces by Campion, a selection of medieval carols and a new work by award-winning composer Cecilia McDowall.
"The Sixteen is on terrific form throughout, bringing a glorious richness and depth of sound to this complex work. They embrace the texts with dynamism and sensitivity, while handling Parry's shifting tempos with total assurance." BBC Music
"Capturing the programme of works Christophers' choir is performing on its annual Choral Pilgrimage tour, An Old Belief is both devotional and despairing...As ever, the choir weaves its pitch-perfect spell." The Sunday Times
'This is a magical recording...Hats off to The Sixteen, and I look forward to the possibility of more recordings of English Romantic repertoire.' Gramophone Editor's Choice June 2022
Tracks:
Medieval Carol Deo gracias, Anglia
CAMPION Author of light
HOWELLS Take him, earth for cherishing
Medieval Carol Saint Thomas honour we
Cecilia MCDOWALL An unexpected shore *
CAMPION Never weather-beaten sail
Medieval Carol Benedicite Deo
CAMPION Tune thy music to thy heart
Medieval Carol O blessed Lord
PARRY Songs of Farewell
* New Commission
