Passiontide at St Paul’s

Immerse yourself in the deeply moving sounds of Passiontide at St Paul’s, performed by the renowned St Paul’s Cathedral Choir. This exceptional recording, captured in the awe-inspiring acoustics of St Paul’s Cathedral, features a selection of poignant choral works perfect for the Passiontide season—a time of reflection and reverence in the Christian liturgical calendar.

From the haunting Lamentation by Sir Edward Bairstow to the intricate Te Deum by Benjamin Britten, this collection showcases some of the finest choral compositions in the sacred music repertoire. The rich harmonies and emotional depth of the performances offer a powerful reflection on the Passion of Christ, making it an essential album for both worship and listening pleasure.

Track Listing:

1. A Lent Prose [3'34]
2. Call to Remembrance, O Lord – Richard Farrant (1525–1580) [2'20]
3. I Waited for the Lord – Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) [4'43]
4. The Lamentation – Sir Edward Cuthbert Bairstow (1874–1946) [10'17]
5. The Reproaches – John Sanders (1933–2003) [12'54]
6. Ecce Lignum Crucis – Brian Chapple (b. 1945) [6'21]
7. Christus Factus Est – Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) [6'11]
8. Drop, Drop, Slow Tears – Orlando Gibbons (1583–1625) [1'51]
9. Crucifixus a 8 – Antonio Lotti (c. 1667–1740) [3'56]
10. This Joyful Eastertide – Charles Wood (1866–1926) [2'24]
11. In Exitu Israel Psalm 114 – Sir Edward Cuthbert Bairstow (1874–1946) [2'44]
12. Ecce Vicit Leo – Peter Philips (1560/11628) [3'36]
13. Te Deum in C – Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) [8'02]

🎼 Director: John Scott
🎹 Organist: Andrew Lucas

Passiontide at St Paul’s offers a rich and reflective journey into the heart of sacred choral music, a fitting companion for moments of contemplation and devotion. This album, recorded in one of the world’s most iconic cathedrals, brings a piece of St Paul’s Cathedral into your home.