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| HOWELLS, Herbert Norman (1892-1983) | | | Requiem (1935) | | | 1. | Salvator Mundi | 2:55 | | | 2. | Psalm 23 | 2:26 | | | 3. | Requiem aeternam (I) | 3:56 | | | 4. | Psalm 121 | 2:20 | | | 5. | Requiem aeternam (II) | 4:01 | | | 6. | I heard a voice from heaven | 4:53 | | | Motet (1964) | | | 7. | Take him, earth, for cherishing | 9:05 | | | MARTIN, Frank (1890-1974) | | | Mass (1922/6) | | | 8. | Kyrie eleison | 5:10 | | | 9. | Gloria | 5:34 | | | 10. | Credo | 5:30 | | | 11. | Sanctus | 4:49 | | | 12. | Agnus Dei | 4:57 | | "The ... Vasari Singers are astounding in Howells' haunting Requiem"
Andrew Stewart - Classic fm
"a stunning display of beautifully measured and controlled a cappella singing ... it reaches the very heart of these deeply moving works"
Marc Rochester, Gramophone
"If Howells's Psalm 23 brings a lump to the throat, its very intimate grief contrasts with the intense drama of Take him, earth, for cherishing, which Howells wrote in memory of John F Kennedy. This is the Vasari Singers' finest moment"
Independent on Sunday
"Vasari, a choir conducted by Jeremy Backhouse, are absolutely first class and give a well-nigh exemplary performance ... The present account is quite masterly in every respect and Vasari get remarkably fine results. A very convincing performance and an exemplary recording"
Penguin guide to Compact Discs
"a very satisfying and moving rendition of this all-too-rarely-heard masterpiece ... If you missed this the first time around--consider yourself lucky to have a second chance"
ClassicsToday.com
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