I was once part of a choir that sang this with Benjamin Luxon. Great fun, stupendous music. The third and fifth songs are almost mystical on their rendition. Great
Could well be my "go to" performance of a magnificent sea composition. Luxon, the chorus and the orchestra seem to live and breathe this stunning music. "The Song Of The Sou'wester" almost sweeps the listener overboard while the contemplative stillness of "The Middle Watch" (8:16 - 14:52) is spellbinding........
I was once part of a choir that sang this with Benjamin Luxon. Great fun, stupendous music. The third and fifth songs are almost mystical on their rendition.
Great
Marvelous music
The Middle Watch and Farewell are outstanding on this recording. Thanks for posting this.
Quoted the "Lead the Line" while in the QUEUE on Friday night!!!!😁🤗🤗
I love Stanford. He has composed so many beautiful works. Thank you. Your channel adds much richness.
Just met a new composer today! Thanks.
Just played this in Cheshire with my Orchestra and choir Kems Macclesfield xxx
Beautiful
Could well be my "go to" performance of a magnificent sea composition. Luxon, the chorus and the orchestra seem to live and breathe this stunning music. "The Song Of The Sou'wester" almost sweeps the listener overboard while the contemplative stillness of "The Middle Watch" (8:16 - 14:52) is spellbinding........
Max Merry -- Amateurs like me are reminded of Vaughan-Williams and even Britten, but at the end of the day, Stanford is very much His Own Man!
Very nice - thank you!
1 0:00
2 5:20
3 8:16
4 14:55
5 18:16