Edmund Rubbra: The Sacred Muse (1997) by Br. Francis Hempel (bass baritone), Christine Helfrich (soprano), Lucia Smith (soprano), Nathanael Reese (tenor) Edmund Rubbra (1901-1986) has become recognized as one of the leading British symphonic composers of the second half of the 20th century. In this recording, Gloriae Dei Cantores brings the choral works of Edmund Rubbra to life. TenebrÃ¦, Op. 72 consists of nine motet settings of the Gregorian Chant responsories for Maundy Thursday. Rubbra's expressive and powerful style conveys the depth of these texts that re-tell the passion of Christ. Also recorded are: Missa in Honorem Sancti Dominici, which is generally considered his choral masterpiece; Salutation, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Op. 65; and Festival Gloria Op. 94, which completes this landmark recording. "The most comprehensive survey of Rubbra's sacred music yet available... compellingly and imaginatively performed. A 'must have' for all devotees of this fascinating composer." (John Rutter- Composer, Founder, and Conductor of the Cambridge Singers)

Tracklist:

Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis, Op. 65: Magnificat
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis, Op. 65: Nunc Dimittis
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, First Nocturn: I. In Monte Oliveti
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, First Nocturn: II. Tristis Est Anima Mea
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, First Nocturn: III. Ecce Vidimus Eum
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Second Nocturn: I. Amicus Meus
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Second Nocturn: II. Judas Mercator Pessimus
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Second Nocturn: III. Unus Ex Discipulis
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Third Nocturn: I. Eram Quasi Agnus Innocens
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Third Nocturn: II. Una Hora Non Potuistis
Tenebrae Motets, Op. 72, Third Nocturn: III. Seniores Populi
Salutation, Op. 82
Missa In Honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": I. Kyrie
Missa In Honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": II. Gloria
Missa In Honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": III. Credo
Missa In Honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": IV. Sanctus
Missa In Honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": V. Benedictus
Missa In Honorem Sancti Dominici, Op. 66 "St. Dominic Mass": VI. Agnus Dei
Festival Gloria, Op. 94

UPC: 709887013027
Label: Paraclete Press
Release Date: 3.2.18
Format: CD

Gloriæ Dei Cantores - Sacred Muse (CD)