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God Be In My Head
HENRY WALFORD DAVIES
(1869-1941)
1.
God Be In My Head
1:30
Solo:Simon Johnson piano and organ
SIR RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT
(b. 1936)
2.
The Birds Lament
2:37
Solo:Nicholas Robinson piano and chamber organ
JEAN FRANCOIS LALLOUTTE
(1651-1728)
3.
O Misterium Ineffabile
1:43
Solo:Nicholas Robinson piano and chamber organ
RICHARD SHEPHERD
(b. 1949)
4.
Let Him Who Seeks
1:38
Solo:Simon Johnson piano and organ
PELHAM HUMFREY
(1647-1674)
5.
A Hymn to God the Father
2:43
Solo:Nicholas Robinson piano and chamber organ
PETER WARLOCK
(1894-1930)
6.
Balulalow (Cradle Song)
1:32
Solo:Nicholas Robinson piano and chamber organ
ANTONIO CALDARA
(c. 1670-1736)
7.
Alma del Core
2:38
Solo:James Davy organ
JEREMIAH CLARKE
(1674-1707)
8.
An Evening Hymn
1:57
Solo:Nicholas Robinson piano and chamber organ
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
/Charles Gounod (1818-1893)
9.
Ave Maria
2:27
Solo:Simon Johnson piano and organ
PETER HURFORD
(b. 1930)
10.
Litany of the Holy Spirit
2:37
Solo:James Davy organ
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
(1913-1976)
11.
That Yonge Child
1:43
Solo:Nicholas Robinson piano and chamber organ
GABRIEL FAURÉ
(1845-1924)
12.
Pie Jesu
3:20
Solo:James Davy organ
EVELYN SHARPE
13.
Skye Boat Song
2:42
Solo:Simon Johnson piano and organ
FELIX MENDELSSOHN
(1809-1847)
14.
Hear My Prayer
3:34
Solo:James Davy organ
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
(arr.)
15.
The Salley Gardens
2:14
Solo:Simon Johnson piano and organ
CARL ORFF
(1895-1982)
16.
In trutina from Carmina Burana
2:20
Solo:Simon Johnson piano and organ
38:20
Solo:Freddy de Rivaz treble
18 and 20 July, 17 October 2005
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It would be such a shame to allow the fleeting glory of an exceptional boy treble’s voice to go unrecorded before nature turns it into something entirely different. The clarity and innocent sweetness of a gifted treble can be irresistible, especially when there is musicality to match. Thus we are blessed to have this pleasant little survey of sacred and secular pieces sang by Freddy de Rivaz, a star chorister in the Cathedral Choir at St Alban’s Abbey for seven years.
Master Freddy’s impressive instrument encompasses mach of both the alto and soprano ranges, with exceptional vocal consistency and juicy depth of tone from top to bottom. He supports his sustained notes beautifully, and he knows how to use his youthful vibrato to add contrast to his rock-steady straight tones. He further offers an exceptional sense of pitch and more than his fair share of precocious musicianshipGuild records the proceedings well and offers an acceptable booklet. Despite only 38 minutes of music, the boy treble crowd should be very happy with this one.
Koob - American Record Guide - July/August 2007
Freddy de Rivaz, who is now fifteen, was a treble at St Albans Abbey from 1999 until 2006 (the year this CD was recorded). Freddy’s treble voice was very beautiful: clear, pure and expressive, without sounding in any way prissy or affected. On this disc he sings an attractive programme of music While the listener will find a disc packed with lovely Performances, the highlight for me is a spine-tingling rendition of Richard Rodney Bennett’s The birds’ lament, to which I have returned again and again. While I am sometimes left cold by recordings of star trebles, this was one voice certainly worth capturing before nature took its course.
Church Music Quarterly - June
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