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Christopher Tye: Missa Euge bone; Peccavimus; Western Wynde Mass / O'Donnell

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-05-08

Works: Christopher Tye: Quaesumus omnipotens Deus, for 6 voices; Mass "Euge bone"; Give alms of thy goods; Christ Rising Again From the Dead, anthem for 6 voices; Peccavimus cum patribus nostris, motet for ...
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: ; Choir of Westminster Abbey

Christopher Tye flourished as a church musician in England during the mid-sixteenth century. A direct contemporary of Thomas Tallis, he held the prestigious post of...continue...
Recording information: All Hallows, Gospel Oak, London (06/20/2011-06/22/2011)....continue...

Palestrina: Missa Ecce ego Johannes / O'Donnell, Westminster Choir

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-03-13

Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Laudate pueri; Peccantem me quotidie; Tribulationes civitatum, motet for 5 voices (from Motets Book V); Missa Ecco ego Joannes, for 6 voices; Tu es Petrus, motet for...
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: ; Westminster Cathedral Choir

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Even among the Westminster Cathedral Choir's superb records this disc stands out. Perfect chording and ensemble, natural and musical phrasing, spot-on intonation and a...continue...
Recording information: Westminster Cathedral (1999-02-09_1999-02-10&1999-)....continue...

Josquin des Pres: Missa Pange Lingua / James O'Donnell / Choir of Westminster Cathedral

1 CD / Hyperion / 2011-08-09

Works: Josquin Desprez: Missa "Pange Lingua," for 4 parts; Planxit autem David, motet for 4 parts; Vultum tuum deprecabuntur, 7-section motet cycle for 4 parts
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]

The Missa Pange Lingua is probably the most famous work written by Josquin des Prez and is generally thought to be his last mass. Rather...continue...
Recording information: Westminster Cathedral (03/10/1992-03/13/1992)....continue...

Francisco de Peñalosa: Missa Ave Maria; Sacris Solemniis; Missa Nunc Fué Pena Mayor

1 CD / Hyperion / 2011-07-12

Works: Francisco de Peñalosa: Missa Ave Maria peregrina; Sacris solemniis; Missa Nunca fué pena mayor
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: ; Choir of Westminster Cathedral

Previously Available as CDA 66629 (034571166292) Deleted October 2007 Francisco de Peñalosa was born around 1470 near Madrid. His career as a composer and singer...continue...
Recording information: Westminster Cathedral, London, England (06/30/1992-07/03/1992)....continue...

Victoria: Missa Trahe Me Post Te / james O'Donnell / Choir of Westminster Cathedral

1 CD / Hyperion / 2011-05-10

Works: Tomás Luis de Victoria: Trahe me post te, motet for 6 voices; Missa Trahe me post te, for 5 voices; Alma Redemptoris mater, antiphon for 5 voices; Ave regina coelorum, antiphon for 5 voices; Reg...
Performers: Simcock, Iain
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: ; Choir of Westminster Cathedral

"A fervent sigh at the serenity and sheer beauty of it all" -Choir & Organ

"Stunning examples of Victoria's most expressive and dramatic writing ... having...continue...
Recording information: Westminster Cathedral (03/14/1994-03/18/1994)....continue...

The Feast of St. Peter the Apostle at Westminster Abbey

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-08-10

Works: Maurice Duruflé: Tu es Petrus, motet for chorus, Op. 10/3; Philip Radcliffe: The Preces & Responses; Henry George Ley: Psalm 138, for chorus & organ; Charles Villiers Stanford: Morning Service (...
Performers: Quinney, Robert
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]

This fascinating new collection from Westminster Abbey features music one might hear at the Abbey on its patronal feast day, that of St Peter the...continue...
Recording information: Westminster Abbey (02/12/2009-02/24/2009)....continue...

Palestrina: Missa O Rex Gloriae; Missa Viri Galilaei

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-05-11

Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Viri Galilaei, motet for 6 voices (from Motets Book I); Missa "Viri Galilaei"; O Rex gloriae, motet for 4 voices; Missa O Rex gloriae, for 4 voices
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]

"This release was the first recording of these two motets and their parody masses. It has certainly stood the test of time and is a...continue...
Recording information: Westminster Cathedral, London, England (06/22/1988-06/24/1988)....continue...

O praise the Lord: Restoration Music from Westminster Abbey

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-04-13

Works: William Child: O Praise the Lord, hymn for chorus; John Blow: Voluntary for organ in A major; God is our Hope and Strength; Venite, for chorus; Voluntary for organ in D minor; Salvator mundi; William...
Performers: Quinney, Robert
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]

The Choir of Westminster Abbey under their inspirational director James O'Donnell delve into the Abbey's vaults for this latest fascinating disc. The triumphant mood of...continue...
Recording information: Westminster Abbey (06/11/2009-06/12/2009); Westminster Abbey (06/22/2009-06/23/2009)....continue...

The Feast of the Ascension at Westminster Abbey / O'Donnell, Quinney, The Choir of Westminster Abbey

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-05-13

Works: Charles Villiers Stanford: Motets (3), Op. 38; Bernard Rose: Preces and Responses; Responses and Dismissal; Joseph Barnby: The earth is the Lord's; Benjamin Britten: Festival Te Deum in E major, Op. ...
Performers: Brett, Francis; Dobell, Mark; Empitt, Julian; Grote, Ashley; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Quinney, Robert; Stocker, Julian; Trevelyan-Jones, Warren; Wallington, Lawrence
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: Westminster Abbey Choir

"The first thing that hits you about the singing is the celebratory tone. The boys might be singing Stanford's Caelos ascendit hodie, but they could...continue...

The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels at Westminster Abbey

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-09-11

Works: Richard Dering: Factum est Silentium for 6 voices & continuo; Kenneth Leighton: Preces and Responses no 1, for cantor, chorus & organ; Preces and Responses no 2, for cantor, chorus & organ; Charles V...
Performers: Brett, Francis; Dobell, Mark; Empitt, Julian; Ewens, Jacob; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Quinney, Robert; Stocker, Julian; Trapp, Nicholas
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: Westminster Abbey Choir

The latest CD from the Choir of Westminster Abbey, led by its director James O'Donnell, again draws on the rich repertoire of the liturgy in...continue...

Elgar: Great is the Lord / O'Donnell, Westminster Abbey

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-03-20

Works: Edward Elgar: Psalm 48 "Great is the Lord," anthem for chorus & organ (or orchestra), Op. 67; They are at rest, anthem for chorus; Queen Alexandra Memorial Ode; Ave Maria, Op. 2 no 2; The Apostles, O...
Performers: Brett, Francis; Quinney, Robert
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: Westminster Abbey Choir

Elgar from the Abbey-what could be more fitting? From the regal opulence of Great is the Lord, first performed in Westminster Abbey in 1912, to...continue...

The Feast of St Edward, King and Confessor / O'Donnell

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-10-10

Works: Anonymous: Laudes Regiae; William Smith: Preces; Responses; William Crotch: Psalm 132, for chorus; Charles Villiers Stanford: Services in C major, Op. 115 no 1; Henry Purcell: O God, thou art my god,...
Performers: Brett, Francis; Criswell, Theodore; Empitt, Julian; Ewens, Jacob; Gerrans, Benjamin; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Martin, David; Morris, Nick; Nixon, Leigh; Pott, Alexander; Quinney, Robert; Scott...
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: Westminster Abbey Choir

This new recording from Westminster Abbey presents Matins, Eucharist and Evensong as they might be heard on the Feast of Saint Edward (October 13th). The...continue...

Byrd: Great Service / O'Donnell, Quinney, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-12-13

Works: William Byrd: O Lord, make Thy servant Elizabeth, anthem for 6 voices (SAATTB); The Great Service, for 5-10 voices; Prevent us, O Lord, anthem for 5 voices (SAATB); Fantasia (Voluntary for my Lady Ne...
Performers: Brett, Francis; Empitt, Julian; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; New, John; Park, Yeachan; Quinney, Robert; Roberts, Fabian; Thompson, Elliot; Trevelyan-Jones, Warren; Wall, Simon; Williamson, Ben
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: Westminster Abbey Choir

The Choir of Westminster Abbey is one of England's finest church choirs. On the recording, the 'Great Service' is presented in its correct liturgical order...continue...

Trinity Sunday at Westminster Abbey / O'Donnell, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-12-13

Works: Recorded Sound: Church Bells; Thomas Tomkins: Work(s); George Elvey: Psalm 115 ("Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory"), for chorus & organ; Benjamin Britten: Te Deum in C major;...
Performers: Brett, Francis; Empitt, Julian; Nixon, Leigh; Quinney, Robert; Stocker, Julian; Trevelyan-Jones, Warren; Wallington, Lawrence
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: Westminster Abbey Choir

This disc presents a sequence of music such as might be heard in the Abbey on Trinity Sunday. Full documentation is provided, including a history...continue...