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Lauridsen: Northwest JourneyLauridsen: Northwest Journey by Morten Lauridsen
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Lovely! Using a small group or soloists to perform familiar works that are usually done with large choral groups gives an entirely different sound and feel to this music.
A Robert Shaw Christmas - Angels on HighA Robert Shaw Christmas - Angels on High
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I'm familiar with and love many of the classic pieces on this CD, and I've never heard them done better!
O Magnum MysteriumO Magnum Mysterium by Thomas Tallis
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Hearing three different settings of O Magnum Mysterium by Tallis, Poulenc, and Lauridsen simply blew me away.
The Power & The Majesty: Essential Choral ClassicsThe Power & The Majesty: Essential Choral Classics by Robert Shaw Festival Singers
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The cornerstone of your choral collection, performed by the incredible Robert Shaw's groups. (A guiding light in the choral world, Robert Shaw passed away in 2002.)
Agnus Dei: Music of Inner Harmony: The Choir of New College OxfordAgnus Dei: Music of Inner Harmony: The Choir of New College Oxford
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Splendid collection of some of the most beautiful music ever.
Faure: Requiem and other choral musicFaure: Requiem and other choral music
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The Faure Requiem is one of the loveliest choral works.
Gloria: The Sacred Music of John RutterGloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter
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Favorite pieces of choral singers.
Bach: Mass in B minor BWV 232 / Zomer, Gens, Scholl, Prégardien, Kooy, Müller-Brachmann; HerrewegheBach: Mass in B minor BWV 232 / Zomer, Gens, Scholl, Prégardien, Kooy, Müller-Brachmann; Herreweghe by Johann Sebastian Bach
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A marvelous recording of one of my favorite pieces to perform and listen to.
Berlioz: Requiem; Boito: Prologue to MefistofeleBerlioz: Requiem; Boito: Prologue to Mefistofele
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One of the most amazing requiems ever composed! Requires full orchestra, 4 brass choirs and a massive choral group!
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem]Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem]
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My favorite choral work to perform of all time. Truly lovely music! Hearing this work is what inspired me to become a choral singer, over 20 years ago!
Verdi: Requiem - Quattro Pezzi SacriVerdi: Requiem - Quattro Pezzi Sacri
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A work of genius! I had the thrill of performing this in Rome, Italy with 750 singers under William Hall, so maybe I'm biased, but this work is spectacular!
Great Choral Classics from King's Choir of King's College, CambridgeGreat Choral Classics from King's Choir of King's College, Cambridge
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Love that cathedral choir sound! Really lovely.
Allegri: MiserereAllegri: Miserere by Alison Stamp
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The Tallis Scholars are masters of early music. The Miserere will give you goosebumps!