The Vierne and Widor masses featured in a stunning Grimsby Bach Choir concert in November 2008 - listen to them here.

Track Listing

1. Messe solennelle In C Sharp Minor Op. 16: Kyrie
2. Messe solennelle In C Sharp Minor Op. 16: Gloria
3. Messe solennelle In C Sharp Minor Op. 16: Sanctus
4. Messe solennelle In C Sharp Minor Op. 16: Benedictus
5. Messe solennelle In C Sharp Minor Op. 16: Angus Dei
6. Tantum ergo
7. Ave Maria
8. Quatre Motets Op. 9: O salutaris hostia
9. Quatre Motets Op. 9: Tantum ergo
10. Quatre Motets Op. 9: Ave Maria
11. Quatre Motets Op. 9: Laudate Dominum
12. Messe a deux choeurs et deux orgues Op. 36: Kyrie
13. Messe a deux choeurs et deux orgues Op. 36: Gloria
14. Messe a deux choeurs et deux orgues Op. 36: Sanctus
15. Messe a deux choeurs et deux orgues Op. 36: Benedictus
16. Messe a deux choeurs et deux orgues Op. 36: Angus Dei
17. Tu es Petrus Op 23 No 2
18. Tantum ergo Op 18 No 1
19. Surrexit a mortuis Op 23 No 3

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #76027 in Music
• Released on: 2000-01-01
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .24 pounds
• Running time: 71 minutes

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Customer Reviews

What a disc!!
Having sung both the Widor Mass and enjoyed it thoroughly, I decided to buy a recording to prolong the good memories! And this cd certainly does not disappoint... I have to confess to having been somewhat sceptical about Westminster Cathedral Choir's reputation, but this cd really does confirm that they are Britain's premier cathedral choir, Anglican or Roman Catholic. The 24 trebles on this highly acclaimed recording far surpass any sound I've heard St Paul's produce - and the three altos (three! in a double-choir line-up of over fifty singers!) are prominant, clear and rich in tone in a way that I've not come across before. The Widor Mass and motets are, of course, sung with gusto and grandeur, as is the astoundingly moving Vierne Mass - both backed by two fine organs that blend perfectly for a delicious French colour. It's also nice to see the rarely-performed Dupre motets given an outing, and they are a real joy to listen to. All in all a wonderful recording which presents the music exactly as it is - grand, impressive, but always highly moving - exactly what we've come to expect from the Hyperion label. Buy it, buy it, buy it. I cannot say enough good things about it. Definitely the highlight of my summer!