In 1996, Hertford Choral Society made its second full-length recording. The selection of music reflects some aspects of the repertoire that the choir performs and indeed the pieces recorded had all been performed in concerts during the preceding year.

A particular highlight is Janácek’s Otcenáš with the internationally acclaimed English tenor, Rogers Covey-Crump. This is a rarely heard but most effective setting of the Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) for tenor, choir and harp. Wesley’s “Ascribe unto the Lord” represents the great English Cathedral tradition of the late 19th century and is given a suitably dramatic performance here.Two smaller anthems by great English composers are included - the exquisite “Hear my prayer” by Henry Purcell and “Ave verum” by Edward Elgar. Three motets by Bruckner (accompanied by three trombones and organ) and Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine are included, as is a group of Christmas pieces from the 14th century “Linden Tree” Carol to the traditional Spanish carol “La Nanita Nana”.

The choir is directed by Derek Harrison and accompanied on the organ by Michael Frith.

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