BBC Choral Evensong: Chelmsford Cathedral at Waltham Abbey 1992 (Graham Elliott)

Radio broadcast from Waltham Abbey, 16 December 1992, by the choir of Chelmsford Cathedral under the direction of Graham Elliott and accompanied by Neil Weston and Simon Harvey (organ scholars).
Introit: Steal Away (arr Michael Tippett)
Responses: William Byrd
Office Hymn: Soul of my Saviour (“Anima Christi”)
Psalms 82, 83, 84 and 85 (S S Wesley, Armstrong, Vann)
First Lesson: Isaiah 51, vv 1-8
Canticles: Walmisley in D minor
Second Lesson: Luke 20, vv 27-44
Anthem: Lead kindly light (John Stainer)
Hymn: O strength and stay (“Highwood”)
Organ Voluntary: Master Tallis's Testament (Herbert Howells)

[@remyworldpeace]

Every single song here is excellent!

[@IlanBoy2]

I have to say how much I enjoyed hearing W in D minor again, beautifully sung with the repeat of the section in the Magnificat He remembering. It took me back to my days as a chorister in the sixties. And the Gloria at the end of that canticle was gorgeous. Really good choir and it’s made my evening here in rural Canada to hear this again. I’d have loved the Lords Prayer sung in harmony but that’s my only comment. And the last of the responses with that lovely ending of the Amen where the tenors have their special moment. Food for my soul. Thank you as always for posting

[@stevenbartley6088]

Thanks. Takes me back to another era when one did not have the bouncing ball on a screen leading the hymns or semi pop song ditties murmured out by an aged collection of singers.

[@petersumner7367]

Excellent singing!

[@litoboy5]

cool