Sir Philip Ledger (1937–2012) was one of the most distinguished British musicians of his generation – He was Director of Music at King’s College, Cambridge, Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and a world-respected accompanist, conductor and composer. This is the first recording entirely devoted to his choral compositions and includes the larger-scale work Requiem - A thanksgiving for life. This beautiful and easily-accessible music has many admirers across the world. ‘The performance… is well-nigh faultess…these are definitive accounts’ American Record Guide April 2010 Requiem A thanksgiving for life* (27:33) i Birth of the soul (2:17) – 2 Requiem aeternam (2:46) ii Kyrie eleison (3:10) iii Thanksgiving hymn (2:50) iv Sanctus (2:11) and 6 Benedictus (2:02) v Agnus Dei (2:00) and 8 Pie Jesu (3:28) vi Final journey of the soul (4:15) – In paradisum (2:31) Adam Lay Ybounden (2:29) Advent Calendar (2:49) A spotless rose (1:46) Jesus Christ the apple tree (4:24) In the bleak mid-winter (4:44) Lie still and slumber (Two lullabies for Christmas) i Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber (3:22) ii Hush you, my baby (4:15) Good Christian men, rejoice* (2:01) If ye love me (2:46) Loving Shepherd of thy sheep (2:40) Do not stand at my grave and weep (3:02) O Master, let me walk with Thee (3:47) Christ's journey (1:35) This joyful Eastertide (3:03) Total playing time: 70:22
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