album · July 6, 1967
Evensong for Ascensiontide
The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge
Decca Music Group Ltd.See this day
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This 1967 recording captures The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge in a distinctive collection of Anglican music. The album showcases the choir's signature sound during a period of significant output for the ensemble.
- The album was recorded in 1967, the same year Decca released Benjamin Britten’s "Noye's Fludde" featuring The Choir of St John's College, Cambridge.
- The repertoire for "Evensong for Ascensiontide" includes works by composers such as Herbert Howells, Healey Willan, and Peter Crossley-Holland.
- This recording was released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on July 6, 1967.
The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge is a renowned British choral ensemble with a long history of performing sacred and classical music. Formed in 1907, the choir has maintained a high standard of excellence, performing internationally and releasing numerous acclaimed recordings.
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