Sing O Ye Heavens
Historical Anthems from Christ Church Cathedral

Music forms an integral part of the cathedral tradition and many musicians associated with Christ Church cathedral from the late Renaissance to the 20th century composed anthems and services, which survive both in the cathedral archives and in other sources. This compact disc of anthems in performance presents a cross section of the anthem repertoire by composers including Thomas Bateson, Benjamin Rogers, Richard Hosier, Ralph Roseingrave, Richard Woodward and Robert Stewart. Much of this music, which ranges from full anthems for unaccompanied choir to solo and verse anthems with organ accompaniment, is recorded for the first time.

Tracklisting

1. Holy Lord God Almighty Thomas Bateson
2. Now that the Lord hath readvanced the crown (Consecration anthem) Richard Hosier
3. I beheld and lo Benjamin Rogers (?)
4. Bow down thine ear Ralph Roseingrave
5. The beauty of Israel is slain Robert Shenton
6. Sing O ye heavens Richard Woodward
7. I will cry unto God Ralph Roseingrave
8. I looked and behold John Stevenson
9. By the waters of Babylon John Stevenson
10. Thou O God art praised in Zion Robert Stewart