Francisco de Zurburan, The Eternal Father, Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville, 1636 "Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered (NRSV, Psalm 68:1)."
Christ Church Cathedral Choir Notes
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Click to go immediately to:
1) The Music Programme Homepage
2) The Music Calendar for Choral Eucharist and Evensong
3) The Concert Calendar
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Click to go immediately to:
1) The Music Programme Homepage
2) The Music Calendar for Choral Eucharist and Evensong
3) The Concert Calendar
The choristers of the Montreal Boys' Choir Course are singing at Choral Eucharist (10:30 am) and at evensong (4:00 pm) this coming Sunday, August 2. Their theme is taken from Psalm 68: "Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered." Herbert Howells' anthem, Let God arise, will be sung at evensong. Click to hear the Choir of Chichester Cathedral. Howells' psalm-prelude, “But the meek-spirited shall possess the earth,” will be the organ prelude for evensong. Click to listen to Stephen Cleobury on the 1968 Harrison & Harrison organ of King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Click to read about Herbert Howells and to listen to a wide variety of his music.
Andrew Lumsden, director of music at Winchester Cathedral is this year's director of the Montreal Boys' Choir Course. Click to read about Andrew Lumsden and listen to some of his music.
Click to learn about choir auditions for children 8-16: The Trebles Choir under the direction of Patrick Wedd.
Click for the calendar of organ recitals, all of which are free admission/voluntary contribution.
2009 Commemoration: 200th anniversay of the birth of Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47)
Click to go to Felix Mendelssohn, Paulus, performed by Susan Gritton, soprano; Jean Rigby, mezzo-soprano; Barry Banks, tenor; Peter Coleman-Wright, bass; BBC National Chorus of Wales; BBC National Orchestra of Wales; Richard Hickox conducting.
Click to listen to Josquin des Prez, Stabat Mater dolorosa, performed by La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe conducting.
Click to go to Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata 51, performed by Soprano: Julianne Baird; American Bach Soloists; Jeffrey Thomas conducting.