Howells - Nunc Dimittis (St Paul's Service) | The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge

The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge performs the Nunc Dimittis from the St Paul's Service by Herbert Howells (1892-1983).
Stephen Layton - Director of Music
Harrison Cole - Organ
Film produced by www.classicalfilms.co.uk
David Hinitt - Film Director
Adrian Peacock - Film Audio Producer
Tom Mungall, Michael Panayiotis, Rupert Peacock, Freddie Crowley - Camera Operators
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[@lindsaygray2246]

Fabulous rendition of a superb piece. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@janehenderson7001]

Fabulous

[@kontikikev]

Thank you so much! Exquisite...

[@Apriluser]

If this is just a taste of the glorious music taking place in another realm even now around the throne of God, then I’m ready to depart in peace. Nothing in this world can compare to glory of the worship of our great Saviour. May we sing with the saints above and the saints below.

[@onnoalink6694]

What a superb performance of this great Howells composition. Great to see Stephen Layton doing what he does best!

[@eerse078]

Howells' best (?)

[@emiolian]

Superlative performance of a gorgeous piece 🙂

[@jonathannewcombe3288]

Fantastic. One long build up to the final chord. Amazing.

[@jonbaldwin]

This really is an excellent choir, isn't it?

[@charlottewhyte9804]

these girls ar magnificent brilliant voices

[@davidstevens7018]

Over decades I’ve followed Trinity College Choir ( radio 4 on vinyl and CD ) new faces and voices yet the standard is par excellence 👏👏👏

[@markwardonwords]

Glorious. I love this choir. Could someone please explain to this American why European conductors seem to give their directions a beat *before* the choir is supposed to do what they're indicating? After all these years, I can't make sense of it. In all my choral experience in America, the choir is expected to match the downbeat given by the conductor. But at 5:13, Layton gives a massive downbeat and the choir doesn't respond for a full second. I'd like to understand!

[@barneyhoward1691]

I've found that British choirs (especially university ones) really foster a much more attitude of ensemble to their performances. Yes the conductor is outlining the speed, but ultimately the rubatos and phrasing lies between each of the singers.

[@markwardonwords]

@@barneyhoward1691 Sounds reasonable. Thank you for this.

[@henkvogel]

Apart from 5:13, I do not really see what you describe 🤔

[@marisarossi6692]

non mi stanco mai di ascoltarli.

[@katherinelazar4990]

This performance is phenomenal