Song of thanksgiving (15:57) -- Three choral hymns (12:31) -- Magnificat (14:11) -- Shepherds of the delectable mountains (21:37) -- Hundredth psalm (7:46).
Note
The 1st work for narrator, chorus, and orchestra; the 2nd, 5th for chorus and orchestra; the 3rd work for women's voices and orchestra; the 4th work is an oratorio ("pastoral episode").
Language (note)
Sung in English.
Author
Vaughan Williams, Ralph, 1872-1958, composer.
Title
A song of thanksgiving ; Three choral hymns ; Magnificat ; the shepherds of the delectable mountains ; The hundredth Psalm / Vaughan Williams.
Sir John Gielgud, narrator (1st work) ; John Scott (1st work), Roger Judd (2nd, 3rd and 5th works), organ ; London Oratory Junior Choir (1st work) ; Corydon Singers ; City of London Sinfonia ; Matthew Best, conductor.
Event
Recorded 1990 November 20 and 22, and 1991 September 14.