Choral Evensong 26 July 1965 (Various) - Guildford Cathedral Choir (Barry Rose)

Guildford Cathedral Choir, directed by Barry Rose:
Evensong at Guildford Cathedral, 26 July 1965:
(For reasons of tape length, the Lessons and prayers were not recorded)
Responses: William Smith
Psalm 119, vv 145-176 (Stephen Elvey [145-152]; Joseph Barnby [153-160]; James Turle [161-end])
Hymn: Blest are the pure in heart (“Franconia”)
Canticles: Dyson in D
Anthem: Seek ye the Lord (John Varley Roberts)
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[@davidcrook4166]

Ahem... that isn't William Smith's setting of the Responses.... ARCM throws up its hands in horror "Oh NO you-know-who's back!" "Who?" "You know, that funny chap who was always posting silly comments on AOS' recordings before it became part of ARCM (that's us folks) NOW HE'S BACK IN TOWN GROANS..."

[@davidcrook4166]

The setting of the Responses is the one by Ayleward a perennial favourite but the Smith is my favourite the setting of "And with thy spirit" and the final "Amen" are exquisite!!

[@davidcrook4166]

Well it's happened at last the Varley Roberts anthem has finally been admitted into my Likes fold! By courtesy of the service as a whole though as you will know, I CAN'T take this one seriously....I think a good dose of Orlando Gibbons is in order!

[@davidcrook4166]

Seriously though, I must make it clear I have NO PROBLEM with the words it's a wonderful Scriptural text it's the music that I think is a bit (!) weak...

[@ArchivesofSound]

(?) Weak?? Surely you mean ... sentimental :-)

[@davidcrook4166]

Yes I think that's a better word : - ) : - )