Verse anthem by Henry Purcell sung by the dwsChorale Also kNown as the Bell Anthem Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your moderation be kNown unto all men the Lord is at hand! Be careful for nothing but in everything by ...  moreVerse anthem by Henry Purcell sung by the dwsChorale Also kNown as the Bell Anthem Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your moderation be kNown unto all men the Lord is at hand! Be careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be kNown unto God And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Words from Philippians IV. vv. 4 - 7)  

the song calls upon all brethren to go to the Lord with a song in their hearts

the Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Douglas Knight (organ) Daniel Reeve (tenor) Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral (London) 6 February 2012 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Accession to the Throne Facebook: http:/...  morethe Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Douglas Knight (organ) Daniel Reeve (tenor) Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral (London) 6 February 2012 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Accession to the Throne Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Website: http://www.somervillemusicsociety.com  

This setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “the Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. the oratorio was...  moreThis setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “the Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. the oratorio was first performed in Manchester Cathedral in 1994. This psalm forms the climax of the whole cantata and provides an expression of optimism after the tragedies of the previous sections. In this “extracted” version, the tragic surroundings of the history remain in the background and the purebubbling joy of the psalm itself shines forth. Enjoy the complex rhythms and let your hair down! This performance by Daniel Shaw's Composer's Choir (based in Connecticut) is a brilliant rendition of the piece and will, I hope, encourage other church choirs and concert choirs to consider including it in their repertoire.  less

PRAGA CANTAT 2011.