Chor / Lied
1999-11-05
Christ triumphant, ever reigning How shall I sing that Majesty Like a mighty River flowing Father, hear the prayer we offer I vow to thee, my Country We sing the Praise of him who died I, the Lord of Sea and Sky All my hope on God is founded Give me the Wings of Faith Lord Jesus Christ For all the Saints My Song is Love unknown Praise the Lord of Heaven Glorious things of thee are spoken Come down, O Love divine Hark what a Sound King of Glory, King of Peace Holy Spirit, ever dwelling For the Fruits of his Creation Lead, kindly light Lord, for the years Thy hand, O God, has guided
Rupert Gough (Orgel) // This CD launches yet another Hyperion series. This time we are turning our attention to the rich heritage of music sung in the Anglican church, the English hymn, which has never been systematically preserved on disc. The hymns are recorded by the mixed voices of Wells Cathedral Choir under their director, Malcolm Archer, who has made a speciality of the music and is the composer of one of the hymns.