Cambridge Singers - VARIOUS: SING YE HEAVENS [CD]

Sing, ye Heavens is an inspiring album of 21 hymns spanning 15 centuries of the history of Christian Europe, and including the world premiere of a new hymn by John Rutter himself, Eternal God. Reflecting the immense riches of hymnody built up over centuries, this notably eclectic survey sees Gregorian Chant rubbing shoulders with German chorales, Celtic folk melodies alongside 18th-century London street songs – albeit from an Anglican perspective. The arrangements range from delicate accompaniment of the harp to thrilling festival treatments with brass, timpani, percussion and organ.</p> <p>"An excellent choir … fortified by some splendid players" - Gramophone</p> <p>"You don't need to be a church-goer or, indeed, at all religiously inclined to be uplifted by the wonderful music; proof that the devil certainly doesn't have all the good tunes." - Classic FM</p> <p>"It's good to have the clean-vowelled, fresh-voiced Cambridge Singers back in action with composer John Rutter demonstrating once again his considerable talents as a choral director." - Amazon.co.uk</p>