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A Celtic Prayer (Paisley Abbey Choir) (album)

Paisley is situated just to the west of Glasgow and  is famous for its historic Abbey
Paisley Abbey's "A Celtic Prayer," focus on Scottish composers and receive high praise for reviving contemporary sacred music

A Celtic Prayer (Paisley Abbey Choir): A hit for its focus on fresh, inspiring Scottish contemporary sacred music, featuring composers like James MacMillan and Thomas Wilson, with excellent performances noted.

This album by Paisley Abbey Choir is definitely something to celebrate. The music is fresh and inspiring – Scottish composers old and new – which the performances abundantly reflect, albeit from a smaller Abbey Choir than was once the norm.

A Celtic Prayer, conceived under the directorship of George McPhee – now heading towards his 58th year as Abbey organist. McPhee’s own compositions feature prominently, including three organ works that provide occasional respite from a substantial package of sacred choral music.The Organist is David Gerrard.

Details

Instruments:
Voice
Date:
2020
Composers:
Martin Dalby, Cedric Thorpe Davie, Robert Johnson, James MacMillan, Stuart MacRae, Edward McGuire, George McPhee, Thomas Wilson
Origin:
Scottish
Performers:
Paisley Abbey Choir
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Table of contents

  • Benedictus es Domine - George McPhee
  • Mater salutaris - Martin Dalby
  • Prelude on 'Bunessan' for Organ - George McPhee
  • A Celtic Prayer- George McPhee
  • Chosen - James MacMillin
  • There is no Rose - Thomas Wilson
  • Adam lay y bounden - Stuart MacRae
  • Gaude Maria Virgo- Robert Johnson
  • The Lord is He whose strength doth make me strong -Cedric Thorpe Davie
  • Three Donne Lyrics: Hear us O hear us - Edward McGuire
  • Three Donne Lyrics:At the round earth's imagined corners -Edward McGuire
  • Three Donne Lyrics: Ascension -Edward McGuire
  • Prelude on 'Quem Pastores' for Organ - George McPhee
  • Benedicam Domino - Robert Johnson
  • Trinity Sunday- Owen Swindale
  • Come Holy Ghost, the Maker -Cedric Thorpe Davie
  • Trumpet March on ' Highland Cathedral' for Organ - George McPhee
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