In celebration of twenty-five years under its Musical Director John Aplin, Keswick Hall Choir has released a CD, The Shining Road. Over these years, the choir has attracted the most accomplished and experienced amateur choral singers in Norfolk and established a fine reputation for its performances of challenging repertoire spanning five centuries. The performance of more unusual repertoire, both renaissance and contemporary, much of it a cappella, forms an important part of the choir’s programming. It is that repertoire which is now represented here on this CD, juxtaposing contrasting styles and bold dynamics, and for some works the choir is joined by Norwich Cathedral organist David Dunnett.
Works on this CD include:
LottiCrucifixus à 10 Nystedt O Crux Caldara Crucifixus à 16 JoubertSleep Canticle LassusAurora lucis rutilat GesualdoO vos omnes HowellsTake him, earth, for cherishing VictoriaVersa est in luctum
arr. Nystedt Immortal Bach Tavener Mother and Child PärtMagnificat HolstNunc Dimittis
The Shining Road was recorded in Norwich Cathedral during February 2006 by Gary Cole of Regent Records, a company recognised for its outstanding choral and organ recordings. The cover photograph was taken near Wymondham in South Norfolk on the first night of recording.
In celebration of twenty-five years under its Musical Director John Aplin, Keswick Hall Choir has released a CD, The Shining Road. Over these years, the choir has attracted the most accomplished and experienced amateur choral singers in Norfolk and established a fine reputation for its performances of challenging repertoire spanning five centuries. The performance of more unusual repertoire, both renaissance and contemporary, much of it a cappella, forms an important part of the choir’s programming. It is that repertoire which is now represented here on this CD, juxtaposing contrasting styles and bold dynamics, and for some works the choir is joined by Norwich Cathedral organist David Dunnett.