Choral Music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor / Waldron, London Choral Sinfonia

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On this essential new release, sacred and secular choral works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – many of them never recorded before – are performed by the London Choral Sinfonia directed by Michael Waldron, with James Orford at the organ. The music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor has for too long been neglected despite being of exceptional quality. When Michael Waldron began to explore Coleridge-Taylor’s choral music, he was struck by the sheer variety and depth of skill he found – and that this music is not more widely known. This release brings together a representative selection of both sacred and secular works by this great British composer, from the simple, understated tones of Whispers of Summer, to the quasi-cantata grandeur of Now late on the Sabbath Day.

REVIEW:

Most of the music on this double album of music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor has been rediscovered by conductor Michael Waldron. The sacred pieces are vigorous, and it does seem regrettable that they are in the repertories of so few choirs. The Magnificat from the Morning & Evening Service that is interspersed among the works in the first part is especially joyous. The London Choral Society is an amateur group, and another draw of this album is how many of the pieces are within the reach of amateur choirs; this one articulates the texts cleanly and with spirit. A marvelous release, strongly commended to those looking to incorporate more music by Black composers into their repertories or those in search of neglected choral repertories of any kind.

-- AllMusic.com (James Manheim)



Product Description:

  • Release Date: June 16, 2023


  • Catalog Number: ORC100247


  • UPC: 5060189562473


  • Label: Orchid Classics


  • Number of Discs: 2


  • Period: Romantic


  • Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor


  • Conductor: Michael Waldron


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia



Works:

  1. Morning and Evening Service in F, Op. 18

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  2. The Lord is My Strength

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  3. In Thee, O Lord

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  4. O Ye That Love the Lord

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  5. By the Waters of Babylon

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  6. Short Pieces (3) for Organ

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Performer: James Orford (Organ)


  7. Lift Up Your Heads

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  8. Now Late on the Sabbath Day

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Performer: Alison Ponsford-Hill (Soprano)

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  9. Sea Drift, Op. 69

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  10. By the Lone Sea Shore

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  11. Whispers of Summer

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  12. The Evening Star

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  13. The Lee Shore

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  14. Song of Proserpine

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  15. Summer Is Gone

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron


  16. Summer Is Gone

    Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Ensemble: London Choral Sinfonia

    Conductor: Michael Waldron