℗ 2013 Chandos Records
| Released | November 1, 2013 |
| Duration | 1h 09m 59s |
| Record Label | Chandos |
| Catalogue No. | CHAN0401W |
| Genre | Classical |
Sheppard: Sacred Choral Works
Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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1.1
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Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria virgo
John Sheppard; Anonymous; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; John Clapham; Choir of St. Johns College |
13:58 | |||
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1.2
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In pace, in idipsum dormiam
John Sheppard; Anonymous; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Choir of St. Johns College |
6:09 | |||
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1.3
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The Lord's Prayer
John Sheppard; Bible; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Choir of St. Johns College |
3:01 | |||
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1.4
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In manus tuas, Domine (2nd Setting)
John Sheppard; Anonymous; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Guy Edmund-Jones; Choir of St. Johns College |
4:23 | |||
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Mass, "The Western Wynde"
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1.5
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Gloria
John Sheppard; Mass Text; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Geoffrey Clapham; Guy Edmund-Jones; Samuel Oladeinde; Choir of St. Johns College |
4:03 | |||
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1.6
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Haec dies
John Sheppard; Bible; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Geoffrey Clapham; Choir of St. Johns College |
2:34 | |||
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1.7
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Credo
John Sheppard; Mass Text; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Choir of St. Johns College |
4:20 | |||
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1.8
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Sanctus
John Sheppard; Mass Text; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Choir of St. Johns College |
3:10 | |||
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1.9
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Benedictus
John Sheppard; Mass Text; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Choir of St. Johns College |
1:50 | |||
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1.10
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Agnus Dei
John Sheppard; Mass Text; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Choir of St. Johns College |
5:03 | |||
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1.11
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Christ rising again
John Sheppard; Bible; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Geoffrey Clapham; Samuel Oladeinde; Xavier Hetherington; John Holland-Avery; Choir of St. Johns College |
3:48 | |||
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1.12
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Spiritus Sanctus procedens (2nd Setting)
John Sheppard; Anonymous; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Kieran Brunt; Choir of St. Johns College |
9:58 | |||
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1.13
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Aeterne rex altissime
John Sheppard; Anonymous; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Samuel Oladeinde; Choir of St. Johns College |
4:24 | |||
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1.14
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Libera nos, salva nos (1st Setting)
John Sheppard; Anonymous; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; Andrew Nethsingha; Geoffrey Clapham; Choir of St. Johns College |
3:18 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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Not much is known about the English composer John Sheppard. When he was born, and where he grew up, is lost to history but most scholars place his birth at somewhere between 1515 and 1520. This places him in one of the most turbulent periods in English church history, something that can be heard on this disc in the wide stylistic range he used in order to adapt to the quickly changing politics of the day. The sophisticated six part texture of "Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria" suggests the influence of Queen Mary who encouraged elaborate sacred composition. It is one of Sheppard’s most thrilling and ambitious works. On the other hand, "Christ rising again" reflects Thomas Cranmer’s insistence on musical simplicity but demonstrates the genius with which Sheppard explores the limits of expressive power with only the most restricted means. The works are performed by the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge under the directorship of Andrew Nethsingha. One of the finest men and boys choirs in the world, it is known and loved by millions from its recordings, broadcasts, and concert tours. The choir has been a cornerstone of the great English choral tradition since the 1670s and is recognised for its distinctive, rich, and expressive sound.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Chandos Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -7.93 -17.02 to -1.32 | -28.70 -36.82 to -21.23 | -25.26 -33.40 to -17.50 | 12 10 to 14 | |
| 1 | Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria virgo | -1.32 | -23.54 | -19.5 | 13 |
| 2 | In pace, in idipsum dormiam | -14.03 | -34.19 | -30.7 | 12 |
| 3 | The Lord's Prayer | -2.89 | -26.35 | -23.0 | 12 |
| 4 | In manus tuas, Domine (2nd Setting) | -15.35 | -33.74 | -30.4 | 11 |
| 5 | Gloria | -4.13 | -26.95 | -23.4 | 14 |
| 6 | Haec dies | -17.02 | -36.82 | -33.4 | 12 |
| 7 | Credo | -5.55 | -27.84 | -24.4 | 14 |
| 8 | Sanctus | -6.02 | -26.56 | -23.5 | 12 |
| 9 | Benedictus | -6.34 | -27.68 | -24.4 | 10 |
| 10 | Agnus Dei | -5.38 | -29.03 | -25.6 | 14 |
| 11 | Christ rising again | -14.88 | -33.36 | -30.2 | 12 |
| 12 | Spiritus Sanctus procedens (2nd Setting) | -2.31 | -21.23 | -17.5 | 12 |
| 13 | Aeterne rex altissime | -11.97 | -31.33 | -27.9 | 12 |
| 14 | Libera nos, salva nos (1st Setting) | -3.78 | -23.14 | -19.7 | 13 |