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Listen to choral services, recorded live at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, each Sunday at 4 p.m., September–May. Most services are Choral Evensong (sung Evening Prayer), which dates from the sixteenth century, yet has its roots in the f

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    Choral Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Easter (May 18, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 95:13


    This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Fifth Sunday of Easter and the final 4:00 Sunday service of the season. The celebrant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. The Cathedral Choir premieres a new choral Eucharist setting by rising British composer, Kerensa Briggs. This Messe Solennelle was commissioned for our Cathedral Choir in memory of the Reverend Kirk Lee (organist emeritus David Fishburn's late partner). Further choral repertoire includes C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918), Blest pair of Sirens. 

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Julian of Norwich (May 11, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 72:48


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Julian of Norwich. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1962), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Sarum ServiceWilliam Mathias (1934-1992), As truly as God is our FatherStephen Paulus (1949-2014), Every soul who has willingly served

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Athanasius of Alexandria (May 4, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 60:20


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Athanasius of Alexandria. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Walton (1902-1983), Chichester ServiceĒriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), O salutaris hostiaDavid Briggs (b. 1962), O Lord, support us

    Choral Evensong on the Second Sunday of Easter (April 27, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 64:26


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Preces & ResponsesGeorge Dyson (b. 1953) in DCraig Phillips (b. 1961), We walk by faith and not by sightHoward Helvey (b. 1968), Awake, arise!

    A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols (April 13, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 103:19


    Prelude at 0:00; service begins at 21:08One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Matthew, and John, sung to some of the most ancient plainchant known to the Church.The officiant is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:“Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended” Herzliebster JesuJohn Jacob Niles (1892-1980), arr. Andrew Carter (b. 1939), I wonder as I wanderDavid Hurd (b. 1950), “A stable lamp is lighted” AndújarKim André Arnesen (b. 1980), Even when He is silent“To mock your reign, O dearest Lord” Tallis' Third TuneTrond Kverno (b. 1945), Corpus Christi CarolDaniel Gawthrop (b. 1949), Mary speaksKenneth Miller, “Alas! and did my Savior bleed” Morgan's SteepSpiritual, Were you there when they crucified my LordAntonio Lotti (1667-1740), Crucifixus à 8

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (April 6, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 69:42


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesGerald Near (b. 1942), On Plainsong ThemesThomas Tallis (1505-1585), Lamentations of Jeremiah, Part 1William Byrd (1539/40-1623), Civitas sancti tui

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of John Donne (March 30, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 64:22


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of John Donne. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Preces & ResponsesOrlando Gibbons (1583-1625), Short ServiceEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Hymn to GodWilliam Byrd (1539/40-1623), Look down, O Lord

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Óscar Romero (March 23, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 66:30


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Óscar Romero. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesPhilip Moore (b. 1943), Third ServiceJohn Ireland (1897-1962), Greater love hath no manColin Mawby (1936-2019), Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Gregory of Nyssa (March 9, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 58:56


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Gregory of Nyssa. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:William Smith (1603-1645), Preces & ResponsesThomas Weelkes (1576-1623), Short ServiceThomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Sancte DeusThomas Tallis, Salvator mundi I

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. David of Wales (March 2, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 56:24


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. David of Wales. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Mathias (1934-1992), Jesus College ServiceGwyneth Walker (b. 1947), Dazzling as the SunPaul Mealor (b. 1975), Ubi caritas

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Matthias (February 23, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 66:18


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola and the Lovett Singers, observes the Feast of St. Matthias. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & ResponsesCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) in B flatPaul Halley (b. 1952), Jesu, the very thought of theeHenry Balfour Gardiner (1877-1950), Evening hymn

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Martin Luther (February 16, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 68:54


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Martin Luther. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:William Byrd (1539/40-1623), Preces & ResponsesDietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), MagnificatJohann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80, movement 1Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), Beati quorum via

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Scholastica (February 9, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 63:01


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Scholastica. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Joanna Forbes L'Estrange (b. 1971), Preces & ResponsesAlexander L'Estrange (b. 1974), New College, OxfordAnnabel Rooney (b. 1973), Round me falls the nightSpiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1949-1996), Abide with me

    Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist on the Feast of the Presentation (February 2, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 84:17


    This Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Presentation. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Nunc dimittis (Short Service)Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594), Missa bell' amfitrit' alteraJohannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Timothy and Titus (January 26, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 61:36


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of Timothy and Titus. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Sumsion (1899-1995) in G (SATB)Richard Shephard (1949-2021), The secret of ChristGabriel Jackson (b. 1962), Creator of the stars of night

    Choral Evensong for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 19, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 62:44


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Preces & Responses (St. David's, Roswell)Charles Beaudrot (b. 1951), Cathedral of St. Philip, AtlantaLeo Sowerby (1985-1968), Psalm 122Aaron Copland (1900-1990), At the river

    Choral Evensong for Feast of Aelred of Rievaulx (January 12, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 59:03


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Aelred of Rievaulx, Monastic and Theologian. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & ResponsesIvo Antognini (b. 1963), Trinity ServiceHerbert Howells (1892-1983), I would be trueStephen Paulus (1949-2014), Pilgrims' Hymn

    Choral Eucharist on the Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany (January 5, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 74:20


    This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:George Malcolm (1917-1997), Missa ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib)Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Here is the little doorOliver Tarney (b. 1984), The wisemen and the star

    A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (December 22, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 101:04


    Prelude at 0:00; service begins at 22:40Modeled on the beloved carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King's College, Cambridge, A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is our most popular choral service of the year. Ancient prophecies foretelling the coming of a Messiah and the Gospel accounts of the birth of Jesus are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshippers throughout the world and across time.The officiant is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:“Once in royal David's city” IrbyCarson Cooman (b. 1982), Adam lay ybounden“Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding” MertonEric Whitacre (b. 1970), Lux Aurumquearr. Craig Phillips (b. 1961), The holly and the ivy“Prepare the way, O Zion” Bereden väg för HerranJohn Joubert (1927-2019), There is no rose of such virtueCecilia McDowall (b. 1951), Now may we singenarr. Paul Halley (b. 1952), Huron CarolBob Chilcott (b. 1955), The Shepherd's Carol“On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodieCharles Beaudrot (b. 1951), Toys for a KingHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Here is the little doorarr. Dale Adelmann, “Of the Father's love begotten” Divinum mysteriumarr. John Rutter (b. 1945), Wexford Carol, “Good people all, this Christmastime”arr. David Willcocks (1919-2015), “God rest you merry, gentlemen”

    Choral Evensong for the Third Sunday of Advent (December 15, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 59:42


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Advent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:William Smith (1603-1645), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Byrd (1540-1623), Second ServiceAnonymous, Rejoice in the Lord alwayOrlando Gibbons (1583-1625), O thou, the central orb

    Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols (December 1, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 112:45


    Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 20:40.This Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols is organized around the O Antiphons – beautiful plainchant texts which invoke the Messiah to return, sung since the 8th century at Vespers on the seven evenings leading up to Christmas. The choir gradually moves into the chancel, stopping at various stations around the Cathedral nave. Each of the biblical prophecies is expanded upon by the singing of carols, anthems, and hymns which anticipate the coming of Christ, culminating in a glorious setting of the Magnificat (The Song of Mary, Luke 1:46-55) and the singing of “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” the text of which is an English translation of the very O Antiphons that the choir has sung throughout the service. The officiant is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:The Great O AntiphonsJudith Weir (b. 1954), Drop down, ye heavens, from above“Lo, he comes with clouds descending” HelmsleyBoris Ord (1897-1961), Adam lay ybounden“Redeemer of the nations, come” Veni Redemptor gentiumPaul Manz (1919-2009), E'en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come“Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” Puer nobisHerbert Howells (1892-1983), A Spotless Rose“Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming” Es ist ein Ros entsprungenClaude Goudimel (c. 1520-1572), Comfort, comfort ye my people“The great forerunner of the morn” The Truth from aboveMelissa Dunphy (b. 1980), O Oriens“The angel Gabriel from heaven came” Gabriel's MessageJavier Busto (b. 1949), Ave MariaHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Magnificat (Gloucester Cathedral)Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987), Jesus Christ the apple tree“O come, O come, Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel

    Choral Evensong for the Reign of Christ (November 24, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 61:20


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Reign of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Preces & Responses (St. David's, Roswell)Arvo Pärt (b. 1935), MagnificatLeo Sowerby (1895-1968), Nunc dimittis in DLarry King (1932-1990), And He shall reign as KingT. Frederick H. Candlyn (1892-1946), King of glory, King of peace

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Hilda of Whitby (November 17, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 56:17


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hilda of Whitby. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Joanna Forbes L'Estrange (b. 1971), Preces & ResponsesJoanna Forbes L'Estrange (b. 1971), King's College ServiceElizabeth & Thomas Coxhead, My eyes for beauty pineLucy Walker (b. 1998), Oculi omnium

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Leo of Rome (November 10, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 66:31


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Leo of Rome. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & ResponsesKenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Second ServiceOwain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true lightArvo Pärt (b. 1935), Littlemore Tractus

    Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude (October 27, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 57:43


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesHenry Purcell (1659-1695) in G minorHenry Purcell (1659-1695), I was gladHenry Purcell (1659-1695), Hear my prayer, O Lord

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist (October 20, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 65:10


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & ResponsesT. Tertius Noble (1867-1953) in A minorWilliam Harris (1883-1973), Strengthen ye the weak handsSpiritual, arr. Carl Haywood (b. 1949), There is a balm in Gilead

    Choral Eucharist for the Feast of St. Philip (October 13, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 77:38


    This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Philip. The celebrant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Messe SolennelleDavid Briggs (b. 1962), Ubi caritas et amor

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Francis (October 6, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 67:45


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Francis. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesJaako Mäntyjärvi (b. 1963), Trinity ServiceGrayston Ives (b. 1948), The Canticle of Brother SunJudith Weir (b. 1954), I love all beauteous things

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels (September 29, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 71:50


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) in GCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), And I saw another angelBob Chilcott (b. 1955), Angel voices ever singing

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist (September 22, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 57:10


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesJohn Hilton the Younger (c. 1599-1657) in GamutJohn Hilton the Younger (c. 1599-1657), Teach me, O LordEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Open thou mine eyes

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Hildegard of Bingen (September 15, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 60:19


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hildegard of Bingen. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Paul Halley ( b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesJessica French, Magnificat & Nunc dimittisCraig Phillips (b. 1961), Hymn to the TrinityFrank Ferko (b. 1950), Laus Trinitati

    Choral Evensong (September 8, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 66:26


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18, Year B. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), St. Paul's CathedralRichard Shephard (1949-2021), O for a thousand tongues to singEdward C. Bairstow (1874-1946), Save us, O Lord, waking

    Choral Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost (May 19, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 76:31


    This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Day of Pentecost. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: David Briggs (b. 1961), Truro EucharistRoland Martin (b. 1955), WhitsundaySpiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), Every time I feel the Spirit

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Ascension (May 12, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 58:02


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Ascension. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: William Smith (c. 1603-1645), Preces & ResponsesThomas Morley (1557/58-1602), First ServicePeter Philips (c. 1560-1628), Ascendit DeusCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), Coelis ascendit hodie

    Choral Evensong for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 5, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 18:15


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes: Robert Lehman (b. 1960), Preces & Responses in A flatStephanie Martin (b. 1962), Selwyn ServiceBenjamin Britten (1913-1976), Rejoice in the Lamb

    Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena (April 28, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 70:25


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1933), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Walton (1902-1983), Chichester ServiceJohannes Brahms (1833-1897), Geistliches LiedDavid Briggs (b. 1962), O Lord, support us

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Anselm (April 21, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 58:06


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Anselm. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: Robert Lehman (b. 1960), Preces & Responses in A flatCharles Villiers Stanford 1852-1924) in CGabriel Jackson (b. 1962), A Prayer of King Henry VIBob Chilcott (b. 1955), Now the green blade riseth

    Choral Evensong for the Third Sunday of Easter (April 14, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 66:34


     This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:  Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1926), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Winchester ServiceCecilia McDowall (b. 1951), I know that my Redeemer livethJean Lhéritier (c. 1480-c. 1552), Surrexit Pastor Bonus

    Choral Evensong for the Second Sunday of Easter (April 7, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 60:46


     This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:  Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Brewer (1865-1928) in DRichard Webster (b. 1952), These things did Thomas count as realHoward Helvey (b. 1968), Awake, arise!

    A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols (March 24, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 99:22


    One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Matthew, and John, sung to some of the most ancient plainchant known to the Church.The service is sung by the Cathedral Schola, and the officiant is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes:“Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended” Herzliebster JesuJohn Jacob Niles (1892-1980), arr. John Rutter (b. 1945), I wonder as I wander“A stable lamp is lighted” AndújarTrond Kverno (b. 1945), Corpus Christi CarolSpiritual, arr. Dale Adelmann, Sometimes I feel like a motherless child & Nobody knows the trouble I've seen“To mock your reign, O dearest Lord” Tallis' Third TuneFrancis Poulenc (1899-1963), Vinea mea electaRichard Lloyd (1933-2021), The Ballad of the Judas TreeKenneth Miller, “Beneath the cross of Jesus” Sewanee ScholaSpiritual, Were you there when they crucified my LordAntonio Lotti (1667-1740), Crucifixus à 8

    Choral Evensong for the Fourth Sunday in Lent (March 10, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 71:20


     This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:  Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesFrancis Jackson (1917-2022) in GEdward Bairstow (1872-1946), Lord, thou hast been our refugeJosef Rheinberger (1839-1901), Abendlied, Op.69, No.3 [recording abbreviated due to technical issue]

    Choral Evensong for the Third Sunday in Lent (March 3, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 73:51


     This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:  Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesArthur Wills (1926-2020), Magnificat & Nunc dimittis on Plainsong ThemesEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Hymn to GodOwain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true light

    Choral Evensong for the Second Sunday in Lent (February 25, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 66:10


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesThomas Tomkins (1572-1656), First ServiceThomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdomWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Miserere mei, Deus

    Choral Evensong for the First Sunday in Lent (February 18, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 64:52


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the First Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesChristopher Tye (c. 1505-c. 1572) in G minorWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Ne irascarisWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Emendemus in melius

    Choral Evensong for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany (February 11, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 61:51


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & ResponsesAlexander L'Estrange (b. 1974), New College ServiceFrank Boles (b. 1955), Christ upon the mountain peakPeter Philips (c. 1560-1628), In splendenti nube

    Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation (February 4, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 82:34


    This Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Nunc Dimittis, Short ServiceGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525-1594), Missa BrevisJohannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went

    Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Feast of Andrei Rublev (January 28, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 60:54


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of Andrei Rublev. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesJoel Martinson (b. 1960), Transfiguration ServiceCraig Phillips (b. 1961), Hymn to the TrinityCharles Wood (1866-1926), Hail, gladdening Light

    Choral Evensong for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 21, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 61:43


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard  (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesAlec Roth (b. 1948), Hatfield ServiceMalcolm Boyle (1902-1976), Thou, O God, art praised in SionEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Open thou mine eyes

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of Martin Luther King, Jr., observed (January 14, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 59:11


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Martin Luther King, Jr.. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesBryan Kelly (b. 1934) in CSpiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), This little light of mineSpiritual, arr. Larry L. Fleming (b. 1936), Give me Jesus

    Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Baptism of Christ (January 7, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 55:10


    This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Baptism of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Joel Martinson ( b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesThomas Attwood Walmisley (1814-1856) in D minorDavid Hurd (b. 1950), Father in HeavenWilliam Walton (1902-1983), What cheer?

    A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (December 17, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 95:03


    Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 21:04.Modeled on the beloved carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King's College, Cambridge, A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is our most popular choral service of the year. Ancient prophecies foretelling the coming of a Messiah and the Gospel accounts of the birth of Jesus are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshippers throughout the world and across time.The officiant is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:“Once in royal David's city” IrbyPeter Warlock, Adam lay yboundenRobert Pearsall, In dulci jubilo“Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming” Es ist ein Ros entsprungenKerensa Briggs, A tender shoot“Comfort, comfort ye my people” Psalm 42Carl Rütti, I wonder as I wanderFredrik Sixten, There is no rose of such vertuCecilia McDowall, Gaude et laetare“On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodiearr. Paul Halley, What Child is thisarr. Gerre Hancock, Come, ye loftyarr. Dale Adelmann, “Of the Father's love begotten” Divinum mysteriumarr. Kenneth Leighton, O leave your sheeparr. David Willcocks, “God rest you merry, gentlemen” God Rest You, Merry

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