| Label: CORO Catalog: COR16134 Format: CD the SixteenBritten:
Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27
East, M:
When David Heard that Absalom was Slain
Gurney:
Since I believe in God the Father
Harris, W:
Faire is the Heaven
Bring us, O Lord God
Howells:
Take him, earth, for cherishing
MacMillan:
The Gallant Weaver
Pearsall:
Lay a garland
Ramsey, R:
When David heard
Rubbra:
Eternitie
Rubinstein, B:
There is a spirit
Tippett:
Dance, Clarion Air
Tomkins:
When David Heard
Weelkes:
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