Stainer: The Crucifixion Darius Battiwalla, Huddersfield Choral Society & Joseph Cullen

• John Stainer (1840-1901): The Crucifixion:
• 1 Recitative: And they came to a place named Gethsemane (Tenor) 01:25
• 2 The Agony: Could ye not watch with Me one brief hour? (Bass, Chorus) - Recitative: And they laid their hands on Him (Tenor, Bass) 06:32
• 3 Processional to Calvary: Fling wide the Gates! For the Saviour waits (Tenor, Chorus) 09:30
• 4 Recitative: And when they were come (Bass) 01:04
• 5 Hymn: The Mystery of the Divine Humiliation 02:26
• 6 Recitative: He made Himself of no reputation (Bass) 01:20
• 7 The Majesty of the Divine Humiliation (Tenor) 04:01
• 8 Recitative: And as Moses lifted up the serpent (Bass) 01:17
• 9 Chorus: God so loved the world 03:18
• 10 Hymn: Litany of the Passion 04:01
• 11 Recitative: Jesus said, Father, forgive them (Tenor, Chorus) 00:47
• 12 Duet: So Thou liftest Thy divine petition (Tenor, Bass) 04:34
• 13 Hymn: The Mystery of the Intercession 04:34
• 14 Recitative: And one of the malefactors (Tenor, Bass, Chorus) 02:36
• 15 Hymn: The Adoration of the Crucified 01:31
• 16 Recitative: When Jesus therefore saw His mother (Tenor, Bass, Chorus) 02:52
• 17 Recitative: Is it nothing to you? (Bass) 01:08
• 18 Chorus: The Appeal of the Crucified 05:03
• 19 Recitative: After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished (Tenor, Chorus) 02:13
• 20 Hymn: For the love of Jesus 02:07
• Total Runtime 01:02:19

Info for Stainer: The Crucifixion

Founded in 1836, the Huddersfield Choral Society has long been a major part of the town’s vibrant musical tradition. Under a succession of distinguished principal condutors and chorus masters it has developed an international reputation as the UK’s leading choral society. Although enjoying a close working relationship with any leading professional orchestras and conductors, the Society is a independent and self-governing amateur choir, drawing talented singers from a wide area across Yokshire and the north of England. This is the Huddersfield Choral Society’s fourth release with Signum Records.

The Crucifixion is a work of its time, but a performance as good as this one shows that its expressive quality is timeless.” (The Daily Telegraph)

“This style of performance by the Huddersfield Choral Society under Joseph Cullen’s highly sensitive direction provides a vital instance of how The Crucifixion was conceived – that is, to be sung with romantic, emotional conviction, by a choir that revels in the sound of rich, chromatic harmony.” (The Gramophone)

“this is an excellent recording wholeheartedly recommended.” (John Brunning, Classic FM)

Andrew Kennedy, tenor
Neal Davies, bass
Darius Battiwalla, organ
Huddersfield Choral Society
Joseph Cullen, direction

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