“Blessed be the God and Father”
The Choir of Boys and Men
Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Dublin
Director of Music Tristan Russcher
Organ David Grealy
Producer Judy Martin
Engineering Brian McIvor
Project Manager Richard Bannister
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The choir of boys and men at Saint Bartholomew’s dates back to the consecration of the church. In recent years, the choir has toured to a number of English cathedrals, including Exeter, Gloucester, Hereford, Lichfield, Ripon, Saint David’s, Wells, and Worcester. The choir has also made two trips to France, singing in Chartres Cathedral, La Madeleine, and Saint-Sulpice. Our choristers all come from schools in the greater Dublin area, and range from seven to fourteen years of age. Each receives individual training from expert vocal coaches and participates in group social activities from time to time.
This CD is the fourth to feature our boys and men. Sing Praises (1998) and Laudate Dominum (2006) were directed by Malcolm Wisener, who held the position of Director of Music from 1985 to 2007. The third, directed by Fraser Wilson, was Carols and Festive Readings (2009) – a collaboration with the Girls’ Choir and well known actor Alan Stanford.
| Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo | Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) | ||
| 01. | Kyrie | 1:47 | |
| 02. | Gloria | 1:07 | |
| 03. | Credo | 3:24 | |
| 04. | Sanctus | 1:02 | |
| 05. | Benedictus | 4:54 | |
| 06. | Agnus Dei | 3:33 | |
| Rejoice in the Lamb | Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) | ||
| 07. | Rejoice in God, O ye tongues | 4:07 | |
| 08. | For I will consider my cat Jeoffry | 2:14 | |
| 09. | For the mouse is a creature of great personal valour | 1:05 | |
| 10. | For the flowers are great blessings | 1:54 | |
| 11. | For I am under the same accusation | 2:21 | |
| 12. | For H is a Spirit | 5:00 | |
| Evening Service in D flat | Sydney Nicholson (1875-1947) | ||
| 13. | Magnificat | 3:45 | |
| 14. | Nunc Dimittis | 2:28 | |
| 15. | Teach me O Lord | William Byrd (1540-1623) | 3:26 |
| 16. | Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes mei | Henry Purcell (1659-1695) | 6:55 |
| 17. | O quam gloriosum | Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) | 2:30 |
| 18. | The Heavens are telling | Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) | 4:48 |
| 19. | O Jesu Christ Meins Lebens Licht | Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) | 4:12 |
| 20. | Regina coeli | Robert White (1538-1574) | 3:13 |
| 21. | Blessed be the God and Father | S. S. Wesley (1810-1876) | 7:10 |