"Being an Episcopalian choir member, it is such a treat to hear many of the same hymns I sing each Sunday performed by such a talented choir. The beauty and majesty in each hymn makes for a wholly uplifting experience. I like that they include the lesser known arrangement of Nearer, My God to Thee(my personal favorite) and lesser known Anglican hymns. If you enjoy listening to these gorgeous hymns sung as they were meant to be, I highly urge you to purchase this CD."
Outstanding
Jeff M. Heath | 11/21/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hymns played in the traditional way with full choir and organ accompany only. In the style I grew up with."
A wonderful CD---great selection with beautiful singing
Suzanne Amara | MA | 04/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I first developed an interest in CD recordings of hymns, this was the first CD I bought, and I still number it among my favorites. It includes most of my favorite hymns, and they are sung in a very traditional way---with lots of meaning but without lots of overdone singing drawing attention more to the singer than the words or meaning! I don't know much about the Statler Brothers, who wrote the liner notes, but if this is the kind of music they like, I think I would like them!"
A glorious CD with top-quality hymn-singing.
Stephen Garvin | 03/09/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I wonder if hokiedave and I were really listening to the same CD.Judging by his comments, he clearly isn't aware that King's College choir is an all male choir. Consequently, his comment about a woman singing "a mile off key" in the first track is strange, to say the least. I suspect as well (in fact I know) that Stephen Cleobury, the conductor of the choir, has a far more sensitive musical ear than all-round nice guy hokiedave and would be able to pick up any poor intonation before the CD was pressed, and even during the performance itself.Hokiedave's comments about rolled r's are likewise somewhat absurd. Anyone who has sung in a choir of this type will know how important it is for the "r" to be rolled; otherwise the sound produced is a particularly unpleasant one to listen to. If you don't like it, hokiedavie, go and listen to something else more hokie.And finally . . . . these are not SONGS! They are HYMNS. Definitely worth buying!"