Credits:

Marlowe Brass Ensemble, Choir of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle

Description:

This time-honored album features the choir of Windsor Castlethe residence of Queen Elizabeth IIsinging famous hymns of the Church of England. It includes works by Parry, Howells, Purcell, Vaughan Williams, and others, with the accompaniment provided by a brass ensemble rather than an organ. The solemn atmosphere, reminiscent of royal ceremonies, is truly magnificent. Recorded and edited (24-bit). Lyrics are available at and can be downloaded as PDF files.Traditional Hymns: All Who Dwell Upon the Earth / O King of Glory, O King of Peace / O Ye Watchmen / All Living Things / Though Unseen by Human Eyes / Praise the Lord, Almighty Creator / O, Thousands of Tongues Singing in Unison / Parry (18481918): Dear Lord, Father of Men / Long Ago, His Feet (Jerusalem) / Howells (18921983): My Hope in God Shall Not Be Shaken / Irvin (18361887): The Lord