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	East Carolina University Chamber Singers Greater Love: English Choral & Organ Tradition Genre: Classical Contains gems of the English choral tradition, including Herbert Howell's stunning Requiem and the famous Greater Love Hath No Man by John Ireland, plus an English interpretation by Michael Tippett of African-American spir... more » « less
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All Artists: East Carolina University Chamber Singers
Title: Greater Love: English Choral & Organ Tradition
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Gothic Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 11/13/2007
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 000334925628

Synopsis

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Contains gems of the English choral tradition, including Herbert Howell's stunning Requiem and the famous Greater Love Hath No Man by John Ireland, plus an English interpretation by Michael Tippett of African-American spirituals!The ECU Chamber Singers are joined here by Loft Recordings artist and organist Janette Fishell. The sumptuous acoustics of St. Paul's Episcopal Church enhance the warm, blended sound of this fine ensemble of young singers.Director of Choral Activities Daniel Bara directs the Concert Choir and teaches choral conducting and choral literature. He holds a doctorate from the Eastman School. Janette Fishell, chair of the Keyboard Department, specializes in organ and sacred music. Awarded a Doctorate of Music with Highest Honors by Northwestern University, she is a renowned solo recitalist throughout the US and abroad.

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CD Reviews

Great Music from Great Britain

Renee Styles | Salt Lake City, UT | 11/27/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The East Carolina University Chamber Singers along with organist Janette Fishell have produced an amazing and beautiful recording! The sound is phenomenal and is greatly enhanced by the amazing acoustics of St. Paul's. If you enjoy sacred music, choral music, organ music, or music by some of the premier British composers, then this is a must have! Simply delightful!"

Not your run-of-the-mill choral/organ CD

WFIU Public Radio | Bloomington, IN | 04/22/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This isn't just another CD of English choral and organ music. The ECU Chamber Singers, under Daniel Bara, present a marvelous compilation of old favorites and contemporary gems. Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb," with an inspired text by troubled religious zealot Christopher Smart, and John Ireland's "Greater love hath no man" are complimented by Philip Wilby's sonorous arrangement of the English folksong "Marianne" and Michael Tippet's "Five Negro Spirituals" from his oratorio "A Child of Our Time". Organist Janette Fishell also lends her significant skills to the recording, both with the singers and in the solo "Psalm Prelude Set 2, no. 3" from Herbert Howells. There isn't a track to skip on this recording."