Title: Strong singing
Review: This disc, one of several in "The English Anthem" series, is of notable achievement. It is also unique for the diverse nature of the selections. There are standards such as Walton's "Set Me as a Seal" and the romantically dramatic "Expectans expectavi" of Charles Wood. A new anthem to me was the unusually precocious offering by Thomas Attwood, "Come, Holy Ghost", sounding much more mature than the times in which it was written. Yet, new pieces such as Robert Saxton's "At the round earth's imagined corners" reminded me that English choral composition is still wonderfully alive and beautiful.The singing throughout is very good, although, as with many British choirs, the boy sopranos can often overwhelm. That said, this album is a treat for the ears and a lasting one for all to enjoy.
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