DESCRIPTION:
Herbert Howells (1892-1983): Hymnus Paradisi, Cantata for soli, Chorus and Orchestra (1935/1938).

I. Preludio: Lento e molto espressivo
II. Requiem aeternam: Lento, teneramente [03:51]
III. The Lord is my Sheperd (Psalm 23): Quasi Lento, non troppo rubato [13:12]
IV. Sanctus - I will lift up mine eyes: Allegro volante [20:39]
V. I heard a Voice from Heaven: Lento, assai tranquillo [30:34]
VI. Holy is the true Light: Con moto ma assai sostenuto [35:20]

Claire Rutter, soprano
James Gilchrist, tenore
The Bach Choir
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra diretti da David Hill.

Cover image: painting by Evelyn De Morgan.

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