The Merton Collection
The Merton Collection
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Publisher: Delphian Records Ltd
ISBN: 0801918341342
Published: 01/10/2013
In 2014, Merton celebrated its 750th year. Benjamin Nicholas and Peter Phillips' specially conceived programme journeys through three-quarters of a millennium of choral repertoire.
Not just a demonstration of this accomplished ensemble's versatility, the recording also provides a bird's-eye view of some important moments in musical history, and features two composers – John Dunstaple and Lennox Berkeley – associated with the College as well as three works specially commissioned for the anniversary celebrations. The choir gives stylish and committed performances in the famous acoustic of Merton's chapel.
Click on the links below to hear snippets from The Merton Collection:
Magnificat (Merton College Service) - Eriks Ešenvalds (born 1977) [première recording]
The Woman with the Alabaster Box - Arvo Pärt (born 1935)
Praise our Lord, all ye Gentiles - William Byrd (1539/40–1623)
Sacred Origins - Ola Gjeilo (born 1978) [première recording]
"The singing is of the kind of even quality as to make it unrecognisable as a college — and therefore 'youth' — choir" - Gramophone magazine, February 2014
