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From St Davids Cathedral for the Eve of the Ascension, with music by Paul Edwards, Dyson and Finzi.
From St Davids Cathedral for the Eve of the Ascension.
Introit: Introit for Ascension (Paul Edwards)
Responses: Leighton
Psalms 15, 24 (Hopkins, Barnby)
First Lesson: 2 Samuel 23 vv1-5
Office hymn: The head that once was crowned with thorns (St Magnus)
Canticles: Dyson in D
Second Lesson: Colossians 2 v20 – 3 v4
Anthem: God is gone up (Finzi)
Hymn: Hail the day that sees him rise (Llanfair)
Voluntary: Choral No 3 in A minor (Franck)
Simon Pearce (Organist & Master of the Choristers)
Laurence John (Assistant Director of Music)
Recorded 19 May.
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    ![]()  Paul EdwardsIntroit for Ascension Choir: St. Davids Cathedral Choir. Conductor: Simon Pearce.
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    ![]()  Edward John HopkinsPsalms 15,24 Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby. Performer: Laurence John. Choir: St. Davids Cathedral Choir. Conductor: Simon Pearce.
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    ![]()  Sir George DysonMagnificat in D Performer: Laurence John. Choir: St. Davids Cathedral Choir. Conductor: Simon Pearce.
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    ![]()  Gerald FinziGod is Gone Up Performer: Laurence John. Choir: St. Davids Cathedral Choir. Conductor: Simon Pearce.
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    ![]()  César FranckChoral No 3 in A minor Performer: Laurence John.
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