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The English Hymn, Vol 5

from: Hyperion

Release Date August 02, 2004
What a fantastic recording! Malcolm Archer is a superb director and leads the Wells Cathedral Choir really well. The soloists are excellent and there is a clear dynamic range between voices. If you enjoy singing hymns then I think you are in for a treat with the quality of these tunes.

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The English Hymn Vol.3: Hills of the North Rejoice

from: Hyperion

Release Date September 02, 2002
What a fantastic recording! Malcolm Archer is a superb director and leads the Wells Cathedral Choir really well. The soloists are excellent and there is a clear dynamic range between voices. If you enjoy singing hymns then I think you are in for a treat with the quality of these tunes.

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The English Hymn 2: Jerusalem the Golden

from: Hyperion

Release Date December 27, 2000
I received this disc this morning and could not wait to hear it. I was not to be disappointed as it was truly magnificent. A real feast of the very best of choral singing. You could not fail to be moved by every aspect of this disc. The diction of the singing was superb, the organ sounded marvellous and all the hymns were sung at a pace we can all sing-along too - the organ did not drown out the voices - a stunning performance. I have ordered all 5 Volumes and hope that there will be a 6th volume (hopefully including Summer Suns are Glowing)!

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English Hymn, Vol.1

from: Hyperion

Release Date October 25, 1999
I received this disc this morning and could not wait to hear it. I was not to be disappointed as it was truly magnificent. A real feast of the very best of choral singing. You could not fail to be moved by every aspect of this disc. The diction of the singing was superb, the organ sounded marvellous and all the hymns were sung at a pace we can all sing-along too - the organ did not drown out the voices - a stunning performance. I have ordered all 5 Volumes and hope that there will be a 6th volume (hopefully including Summer Suns are Glowing)!

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Abide with Me - 50 Favourite Hymns

from: Double Decca

Release Date July 08, 1996
I have often listened to church music thinking to myself is it all manifested in the same place and released under different titles? However this selection 'hits the spot' with some great renditions of worshipful music and if you like to listen to part singing then cd 1 is excellent. There also some lovely descants some of which i had not heard before, an inspiring selection. Excellent.

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Famous Hymns from Westminster Abbey

from: Essential Classics

Release Date November 05, 2001
Great hymns, great choir, great singing. Why not 5 stars? Well, I feel that towards the beginning of this disc there are moments when the performance is somewhat wooden. I don't know if it's beacuse of the grandness of the choir and the abbey or if it's because you couldn't hear the choirboys (later in the disc you can hear them and it is pure grace), but it is only forever so slightly marred by that.

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Carols from King's

from: EMI Classics

Release Date November 17, 1997
Having just heard the CD, I am warmed by the quality of ALL the tracks, the singing is beautiful and sung so professionally.
If you are looking for a traditional Carol CD, then I would definately recommend this one,

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A Classic Christmas: the Ultimate Collection of Christmas Classics and Carols

from: EMI Classics

Release Date November 03, 2003
This CD is a delight capturing the sparkle and fun of Xmas. It is light classical music at its very best. I play Troika and I know the festive season has begun.

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Songs Of Praise

by: Various Artists

Release Date May 16, 2005
Well, I think I must have a different version of this CD to the other reviewers because Cliff Richard - Faithful One has a strong Christian message e.g "I will bow down before God's only son".

The first track (How Great Thou Art - Aled Jones) is worth the price of the CD on its own.

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Best Loved Hymns from York Minster

by: York Minster Choir

Release Date November 06, 2006
Well, I think I must have a different version of this CD to the other reviewers because Cliff Richard - Faithful One has a strong Christian message e.g "I will bow down before God's only son".

The first track (How Great Thou Art - Aled Jones) is worth the price of the CD on its own.