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COMPOSERSTAINER
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ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLEClare College Choir/Brown
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PERFORMERCLARE COLLEGE CHOIR/BROWN
Stainer: The Crucifixion / Gilchrist, Bailey, Brown, Et Al
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- Naxos
- May 17, 2005
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RELEASE DATEMay 17, 2005
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UPC747313262427
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CATALOG NUMBER8557624
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LABELNaxos
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NUMBER OF DISCS1
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GENRE
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Recitative: And they came to a place named Gethsemane (Tenor)
Composer: John Stainer
Performer: James Gilchrist, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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The Agony (Bass, Chorus) - Recitative: And they laid their hands on Him (Tenor, Bass)
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: James Gilchrist, Simon Bailey, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Processional to Calvary (Tenor, Chorus)
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: James Gilchrist, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Recitative: And when they were come (Bass)
Composer: John Stainer
Performer: Simon Bailey, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Hymn: The Mystery of the Divine Humiliation
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Recitative: He made Himself of no reputation (Bass)
Composer: John Stainer
Performer: Simon Bailey, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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The Majesty of the Divine Humiliation (Tenor)
Composer: John Stainer
Performer: James Gilchrist, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Recitative: And as Moses lifted up the serpent (Bass)
Composer: John Stainer
Performer: Simon Bailey, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Chorus: God so loved the world
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Hymn: Litany of the Passion
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Recitative: Jesus said, “Father, forgive them" (Tenor, Chorus)
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: James Gilchrist, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Duet: So Thou liftest Thy divine petition (Tenor, Bass)
Composer: John Stainer
Performer: James Gilchrist, Simon Bailey, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Hymn: The Mystery of the Intercession
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Recitative: And one of the malefactors (Tenor, Bass, Chorus)
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: James Gilchrist, Simon Bailey, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Hymn: The Adoration of the Crucified
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Recitative: When Jesus therefore saw His mother (Tenor, Bass, Chorus)
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: James Gilchrist, Simon Bailey, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Recitative: Is it nothing to you? (Bass)
Composer: John Stainer
Performer: Simon Bailey, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Chorus: The Appeal of the Crucified
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Recitative: After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished (Tenor, Chorus)
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: James Gilchrist, Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Hymn: For the love of Jesus
Composer: John Stainer
Ensemble: The Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Performer: Stephen Farr
Conductor: Tim Brown
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Although John Stainer borrowed some ideas from Bach's Passions for setting his "meditation" on the Crucifixion of Christ, unfortunately the manner of the work's opening wasn't one of them. Instead of engaging the audience/congregation and setting the mood with a strong choral statement, Stainer opted to begin with many minutes of recitative and solo singing, occasionally punctuated by some very staid, musically unremarkable choral interjections. What should be a profoundly moving, serious scene is introduced with no solid musico/dramatic context, and the actual musical ideas--especially the meandering melodies--are common rather than exceptional. I realize that this work has long held a place of great reverence by many singers and congregations, but this is due more to its being tailor-made for regular parish church choirs and organists (and we can always use more of those kinds of pieces!) than for its musical depth or sophistication.
Whatever the case, millions of people love Stainer's Crucifixion--or more accurately, most love it for its one shining moment, the chorus God so loved the world, and rightly so, for these famous words from John 3: 16, 17 never have been more affecting or effectively rendered in music. Somehow, even though the rest of the work sounds stylistically dated in its predictable late-Romantic harmony, melodramatic expression, and often quaint language ("Fling wide the gates, for the Saviour waits" is one of the cornier phrases), this chorus holds up even today and stands on its own as a small masterpiece.
Not surprisingly, Timothy Brown and his first-rate Clare College Choir (along with organist Stephen Farr) deliver very fine performances, sounding as if they truly are among those who love this work (and the complementary Guildford Cathedral acoustics also are an asset). Tenor James Gilchrist is less convincing, his expression often overly mannered--although, given the nature of the music he has to work with, I suppose we can't blame him! Likewise, bass Simon Bailey tries hard to find something musically profound in his solos, but in the process his wide vibrato becomes distracting. In sum, this Crucifixion is as good as the one recorded by the Peterborough Cathedral Choir on Resonance, and, dare I say it, if you like this work, you'll find what you're looking for here.
--David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com
Whatever the case, millions of people love Stainer's Crucifixion--or more accurately, most love it for its one shining moment, the chorus God so loved the world, and rightly so, for these famous words from John 3: 16, 17 never have been more affecting or effectively rendered in music. Somehow, even though the rest of the work sounds stylistically dated in its predictable late-Romantic harmony, melodramatic expression, and often quaint language ("Fling wide the gates, for the Saviour waits" is one of the cornier phrases), this chorus holds up even today and stands on its own as a small masterpiece.
Not surprisingly, Timothy Brown and his first-rate Clare College Choir (along with organist Stephen Farr) deliver very fine performances, sounding as if they truly are among those who love this work (and the complementary Guildford Cathedral acoustics also are an asset). Tenor James Gilchrist is less convincing, his expression often overly mannered--although, given the nature of the music he has to work with, I suppose we can't blame him! Likewise, bass Simon Bailey tries hard to find something musically profound in his solos, but in the process his wide vibrato becomes distracting. In sum, this Crucifixion is as good as the one recorded by the Peterborough Cathedral Choir on Resonance, and, dare I say it, if you like this work, you'll find what you're looking for here.
--David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com
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