Howells - Psalms and Psalm Preludes | Regent Records REGCD586

Howells - Psalms and Psalm Preludes

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Label: Regent Records

Cat No: REGCD586

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 23rd May 2025

Contents

Works

Howells, Herbert

Pieces (6) for organ
» no.3 Master Tallis's Testament
Psalm 23
Psalm 33
Psalm 34
Psalm 37
Psalm 130
Psalm 139
Psalm Preludes (3), Set 1, op.32
Psalm Preludes (3), Set 2

Artists

David Hill (organ)
Joseph Beech (organ)
The Choir of Durham Cathedral

Conductor

Daniel Cook

Works

Howells, Herbert

Pieces (6) for organ
» no.3 Master Tallis's Testament
Psalm 23
Psalm 33
Psalm 34
Psalm 37
Psalm 130
Psalm 139
Psalm Preludes (3), Set 1, op.32
Psalm Preludes (3), Set 2

Artists

David Hill (organ)
Joseph Beech (organ)
The Choir of Durham Cathedral

Conductor

Daniel Cook

About

The inspiring poetry of the Psalms was a powerful creative stimulus to the composer, Herbert Howells (1892–1983), throughout his life.

This recording is a unique project combining the six Psalm Preludes Howells wrote for solo organ, preceded by the six Psalms which inspired them. The Psalms are sung to ten chants by Howells, several of which are receiving their first recording.

The Psalm Preludes are played on the organ of Durham Cathedral by David Hill who has a long-standing association with Durham Cathedral, St John’s College, Cambridge, and the Herbert Howells Trust.

The Psalms are sung by The Choir of Durham Cathedral, accompanied by Joseph Beech, and directed by Daniel Cook.

Renowned for his fine musicianship, David Hill is widely respected as both a choral and orchestral conductor. His musical career included being Director of Music of Westminster Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, and St John’s College Cambridge. More recently his talent has been recognised by his appointments as Musical Director of The Bach Choir, Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society, Associate Guest conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and Principal Conductor of Yale Schola Cantorum. He was Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers from September 2007 to September 2017, and is a former Music Director of Southern Sinfonia. In March 2018, he was honoured with the prestigious Royal College of Organists medal, in recognition of distinguished achievement in choral conducting and organ playing, and he was awarded the MBE in the 2019 New Year Honours.

Critical recognition for David HIll’s previous solo organ recordings on Regent:

‘... gloriously performed (and recorded) on the resplendent-sounding organ of Peterborough Cathedral.’ – Gramophone Editor’s Choice (REGCD539)

‘I can’t imagine better performances.’ – American Record Guide Critics’ Choice (REGCD539)

‘...a fine recording, not to be missed.’ – The American Organist (REGCD539)

‘This is a sumptuous recital by David Hill. . . every last ounce of tonal subtlety is wrung from the 79-stop Willis/Harrison organ’ – BBC Radio 3 CD Review (REGCD163)

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