A Song of Farewell

Continuing Signum’s new partnership with Paul McCreesh and the Gabrieli Consort following the triumphant success of Berlioz’s Grande Messe des Morts (SIGCD280), their latest release is a recording of the groups renowned a cappella programme of music for mourning and consolation. This is a beautifully poignant programme of British choral music, including works by composers as diverse as Morley and Dove, Sheppard and Walton and featuring Howells’ sublime Requiem. 

“… This album … serves as a vital reminder that there is more depth of feeling, emotional power and intellectual stimulation to the art of music-making than we can ever hope to truly understand. All we can do is applaud.” Classic FM Magazine  

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Drop, drop, slow tears
 
02:06
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A Litany:
Drop, drop, slow tears
 
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Christe, qui lux es et dies
 
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A child's prayer
 
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In manus tuas (I)
 
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Into thy hands
 
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Funeral sentences
 
10:26
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They are at rest
 
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Requiem:
I. Salvator mundi
 
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Requiem:
II. The Lord is my shepherd
 
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Requiem:
III. Requiem aeternam
 
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Requiem:
IV. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills
 
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Requiem:
V. Requiem aeternam (2)
 
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Requiem:
VI. I heard a voice from heaven
 
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Lord, let me know mine end (from Songs of Farewell)
 
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