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Music From Heaven
The Choir of Ormond College directed by Douglas Lawrence
1997 Soundscapes' Awards – Australian Vocal category finalist. This new release features 'Miserere' by Gregorio Allegri, three pieces by William Byrd, four motets for Christmas by Poulenc, Britten's 'Hymn to St. Cecilia', an arrangement of Barber's 'Adagio for Strings' and three settings by J.S. Bach.
Press quotes:
“it certainly confirms claims that Melbourne's Choir of Ormond College is on of the best in this country and a serious candidate for international recognition. Bach, Byrd, Poulenc and Britten would no doubt agree. Superb.”
— Lesly Sly, Panorama “The singing is excellent ... as we have come to expect.”— ABC 24 Hours “youthful vigor ... freshness of tone and a determination to overcome the technical difficulties an adventurous repertory presents.”— Tony Way, The Age - Green Guide “Something, I would think, to please everyone”— Henry Howell, Australian Music Teacher Magazine Audio preview:
Hæc dies (William Byrd) download Track Listing:
Miserere (Gregorio Allegri)
Sing Joyfully unto God (William Byrd) Beata viscera (William Byrd) Hæc dies (William Byrd) O magnum mysterium (Francis Poulenc) Quem vidistis pastores (Francis Poulenc) Videntes stellam (Francis Poulenc) Hodie Christus natus est (Francis Poulenc) Hymn to Saint Cecilia (Benjamin Britten) Agnus Dei ("Adagio for Strings") (Samuel Barber) Singet dem Herren ein neues Lied (Johann Sebastian Bach) Chorale: Wie sich ein Vater erbarmet (Johann Sebastian Bach) Lobet den Herrn in seinen Thaten (Johann Sebastian Bach) Catalogue Number: MD3181
Price: AU$26.00
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Melbourne organist Douglas Lawrence is, Director of Music at The Scots' Church and Teacher of the Organ at the University of Melbourne and was the founding director of Choir of Ormond College, a position he held from 1982 to 2006.
He frequently performs as a soloist for major music organisations within Australia and his concert career has taken him throughout most of the western world. He has released a number of recordings through the Move label which have received outspoken praise from reviewers. Since its inception in 1982 the Choir of Ormond College under the direction of Douglas Lawrence, has become the first Australian choir to receive ongoing international recognition. The choir is now directed by John O'Donnell
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