This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Day of Pentecost. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: David Briggs (b. 1961), Truro EucharistRoland Martin (b. 1955), WhitsundaySpiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), Every time I feel the Spirit
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Ascension. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: William Smith (c. 1603-1645), Preces & ResponsesThomas Morley (1557/58-1602), First ServicePeter Philips (c. 1560-1628), Ascendit DeusCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), Coelis ascendit hodie
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes: Robert Lehman (b. 1960), Preces & Responses in A flatStephanie Martin (b. 1962), Selwyn ServiceBenjamin Britten (1913-1976), Rejoice in the Lamb
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1933), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Walton (1902-1983), Chichester ServiceJohannes Brahms (1833-1897), Geistliches LiedDavid Briggs (b. 1962), O Lord, support us
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Anselm. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: Robert Lehman (b. 1960), Preces & Responses in A flatCharles Villiers Stanford 1852-1924) in CGabriel Jackson (b. 1962), A Prayer of King Henry VIBob Chilcott (b. 1955), Now the green blade riseth
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes: Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1926), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Winchester ServiceCecilia McDowall (b. 1951), I know that my Redeemer livethJean Lhéritier (c. 1480-c. 1552), Surrexit Pastor Bonus
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Brewer (1865-1928) in DRichard Webster (b. 1952), These things did Thomas count as realHoward Helvey (b. 1968), Awake, arise!
One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Matthew, and John, sung to some of the most ancient plainchant known to the Church.The service is sung by the Cathedral Schola, and the officiant is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes:“Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended” Herzl...
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesFrancis Jackson (1917-2022) in GEdward Bairstow (1872-1946), Lord, thou hast been our refugeJosef Rheinberger (1839-1901), Abendlied, Op.69, No.3 [recording abbreviated due to technical issue]
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesArthur Wills (1926-2020), Magnificat & Nunc dimittis on Plainsong ThemesEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Hymn to GodOwain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true light
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesThomas Tomkins (1572-1656), First ServiceThomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdomWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Miserere mei, Deus
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the First Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesChristopher Tye (c. 1505-c. 1572) in G minorWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Ne irascarisWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Emendemus in melius
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & ResponsesAlexander L’Estrange (b. 1974), New College ServiceFrank Boles (b. 1955), Christ upon the mountain peakPeter Philips (c. 1560-1628), In splendenti nube
This Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Nunc Dimittis, Short ServiceGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525-1594), Missa BrevisJohannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of Andrei Rublev. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesJoel Martinson (b. 1960), Transfiguration ServiceCraig Phillips (b. 1961), Hymn to the TrinityCharles Wood (1866-1926), Hail, gladdening Light
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesAlec Roth (b. 1948), Hatfield ServiceMalcolm Boyle (1902-1976), Thou, O God, art praised in SionEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Open thou mine eyes
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Martin Luther King, Jr.. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesBryan Kelly (b. 1934) in CSpiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), This little light of mineSpiritual, arr. Larry L. Fleming (b. 1936), Give me Jesus
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Baptism of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Joel Martinson ( b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesThomas Attwood Walmisley (1814-1856) in D minorDavid Hurd (b. 1950), Father in HeavenWilliam Walton (1902-1983), What cheer?
Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 21:04.Modeled on the beloved carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King’s College, Cambridge, A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is our most popular choral service of the year. Ancient prophecies foretelling the coming of a Messiah and the Gospel accounts of the birth of Jesus are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshippers throughout the world and across ...
Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 19:40.This Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols is organized around the O Antiphons – beautiful plainchant texts which invoke the Messiah to return, sung since the 8th century at Vespers on the seven evenings leading up to Christmas. The choir gradually moves into the chancel, stopping at various stations around the Cathedral nave. Each of the biblical prophecies is expanded upon by the singing of carols, anthems, and hymns which anticipate the c...