BBC Choral Evensong: Lichfield 2001 (Lumsden)

Broadcast 9 May 2001 with the choir of Lichfield Cathedral directed by Andrew Lumsden and assistant organist, Robert Sharpe.
The outstanding treble soloist in 'Blessed Be' was the cathedral's Head Chorister, David Shipley, whose father, Canon Stephen Shipley, was producer of BBC Choral Evensong until his retirement in 2019. David Shipley is now a professional bass singer.
Introit: Now the Green Blade Riseth (arr Lumsden).
Responses (Rose).
Psalms 47, 48, 49 (Davy, Goss, Turle). First Lesson: Exodus 15, wl-18.
Canticles: Stanford in A.
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15, wl-11.
Anthem: Blessed Be the God and Father (SS Wesley).
Hymn: You Shall Go Out with Joy (Darwin Close).
Organ Voluntary: Fanfares for Chad (Paul Spicer ).

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OUTSTANDING SINGING BY THE HEAD CHORISTER.

[@liambolger3223]

After a stressful day this was the perfect antidote.

[@remyworldpeace]

AMEN!

[@kennethbogle4359]

Thanks

[@remyworldpeace]

Absolutely stunning rendition of SS Wesley's "Blessed be the Father" at 38:46. One of the best I've heard. So clear and pure.

[@remyworldpeace]

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