Weir - Human Hymns (2)
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Judith Weir: Choral Music
recorded in the presence of the composer
Matthew Fletcher and Annie Lydford (organ)
Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber (director)
The freshness and precision of Weir's writing is perfectly matched by the well tuned, clearly articulated singing of Geoffrey Webber's Gonville & Caius Choir...Nearby Jesus College Chapel provides... —
Awards:
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BBC Music Magazine, December 2011, Choral & Song Choice
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The musical centrepiece…is Graham Lack’s seven-section Refugium…Swinson’s measured approach gives ample space for the unique instrumental forces while judiciously shepherding his choir’s reserves…This... —
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the performances are beautifully shaped, tuning is exemplary and some of the unaccompanied singing is exquisite. There is much to enjoy on this celebratory disc. —
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