The French Album London Choral Sinfonia & Michael Waldron

• Jean Langlais (1907 - 1991): Messe Solennelle:
• 1Langlais: Messe Solennelle: I. Kyrie04:39
• 2Langlais: Messe Solennelle: II. Gloria04:46
• 3Langlais: Messe Solennelle: III. Sanctus01:39
• 4Langlais: Messe Solennelle: IV. Benedictus03:06
• 5Langlais: Messe Solennelle: V. Agnus Dei05:31
• Déodat de Séverac (1872 - 1921): Tantum ergo:
• 6Séverac: Tantum ergo02:44
• César Franck (1822 - 1890): Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61:
• 7Franck: Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: V. Panis angelicus (Arr. for Choir & Chamber Ensemble by Owain Park)04:03
• Charles Gounod (1818 - 1893): Ave verum, CG 142:
• 8Gounod: Ave verum, CG 14203:07
• Jean Langlais: Ave Maria:
• 9Langlais: Ave Maria02:13
• Pie Jesu:
• 10Langlais: Pie Jesu02:45
• Marcel Dupré (1886 - 1971): 4 Motets, Op. 9:
• 11Dupré: 4 Motets, Op. 9: No. 1, O salutaris Hostia04:42
• 12Dupré: 4 Motets, Op. 9: No. 2, Ave Maria02:49
• 13Dupré: 4 Motets, Op. 9: No. 3, Tantum ergo03:56
• 14Dupré: 4 Motets, Op. 9: No. 4, Laudate04:17
• Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924): Tantum ergo, Op. 55:
• 15Fauré: Tantum ergo, Op. 5503:51
• Pavane, Op. 50 (Arr. for Choir & Chamber Ensemble by Owain Park):
• 16Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50 (Arr. for Choir & Chamber Ensemble by Owain Park)05:49
• Jean Langlais: A la Vierge Marie:
• 17Langlais: A la Vierge Marie02:28
• O salutaris:
• 18Langlais: O salutaris03:44
• Fête:
• 19Langlais: Fête05:05
• Gabriel Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11:
• 20Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 1105:34
• César Franck: Psalm 150, FWV 69:
• 21Franck: Psalm 150, FWV 6904:48
• Total Runtime01:21:36

Info for The French Album

“Fast becoming the go-to champions for contemporary British choral music” (Gramophone), the London Choral Sinfonia presents a captivating blend of French choral music under the direction of Michael Waldron, with soloists Nick Pritchard and Miriam Allan. Their new album includes Jean Langlais' monumental masterpiece "Messe Solennelle," accompanied by staples of the choral repertoire: Gabriel Fauré's "Cantique de Jean Racine" and César Franck's "Psalm 150". The album also features hidden gems such as Marcel Dupré's "Quatre Motets," as well as fresh arrangements of Franck’s "Panis Angelicus" and Gounod's "Ave Verum" by Composer-in-Residence, Owain Park. These reimagined pieces breathe new life into beloved favourites. Under Michael Waldron's direction, the LCS continues its tradition of excellence, blending celebrated works with lesser-known treasures, and winning new audiences with its rich romantic colours and innovative interpretations.

Nick Pritchard, tenor
Miriam Allan, soprano
James Orford, organ
London Choral Sinfonia
Michael Waldron, conductor

London Choral Sinfonia
was formed for a concert in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, in 2008. Since then, the LCS has secured a reputation as one of the highest-regarded and critically acclaimed chamber choir and orchestral ensembles, performing a broad repertoire throughout the season. A busy performance schedule throughout the year sees the group appearing at venues including Cadogan Hall, St Paul’s Cathedral, Kings Place and St John’s Smith Square.

Aside from championing many of the major cornerstones of the repertoire, the LCS seeks to champion new music, having premiered new works and recordings with numerous composers including Tarik O’Regan, Owain Park, Richard Pantcheff and Ian Assersohn. Recent premieres include former Composer-in-Residence Oliver Rudland’s Christmas Truce, with a libretto by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

Performance highlights include Bach Jauchzet Gott with Katherine Watson (soprano) and Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet), Bach Motets and Cello Suites with Guy Johnston (cello), Mozart Requiem with Duncan Rock (bass), Mozart Exsultate Jubilate with Mary Bevan (soprano), Britten St Nicolas with Nick Pritchard (tenor), and Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem with Matthew Brook (baritone).

Michael Waldron
began his musical training as a chorister at St Ambrose College, Hale Barns. After a gap year Organ Scholarship at Worcester Cathedral, he held the Organ Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, for four years. Here he studied under Stephen Layton, during which time he was involved with the Choir’s numerous international tours, concerts, broadcasts and recordings. Since graduating, Michael has quickly established himself as one of the most dynamic and versatile conductors of his generation, enjoying a busy concert career. He has worked with the Philharmonia Orchestra, Hamburg Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, Academy of Ancient Music, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Polyphony, London Mozart Players and Tonbridge Philharmonic, including appearances at the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Cadogan Hall, Wigmore Hall and BBC Proms.

Michael enjoys an extensive operatic career, including shows and projects for the Royal Opera House, English National Opera, Buxton International Festival, Iford Opera, Opera Della Luna and West Green Opera.

He is currently Artistic Director of the London Choral Sinfonia, London Lyric Opera, Islington Choral Society, Epworth Choir, and has also held posts with Guildford Choral Society and University of West London Chamber Choir.

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