HYMNS FROM HEREFORD - CHOIR OF HEREFORD CATHEDRAL

Hymns from Hereford Choir of Hereford Cathedral; Director: Roy Massey (3 tracks Richard Lloyd) Organ: Robert Green

“There has been a choir at Hereford Cathedral since the 13th century and there was an organ in situ by the 14th century ….The present Father Willis organ was built in 1892 and has been modified and renovated on several occasions Several influential musicians have held the post of organist over the years including John Bull; S S Wesley; G R Sinclair; and Meredith Davies. The current organist is Geraint Bowen, who has been in post since 2001. His predecessor was Dr Roy Massey, whose famous choir is heard singing a superbly crafted blend of familiar and rare hymns and carols”.

• Praise My Soul the King of Heaven
• Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
• The Strife Is O’er
• O the Deep Deep
• Love of Jesus
• Come Down O Love Divine
• The Day Thou Gavest Lord s Ended
• Love Divine All Loves Excelling (“Blaenwern”)
• Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus (“Morning Light”)
• O Thou Who Camest from Above (“Hereford”)
• Come Sing the Praise of Jesus (“Battle Hymn”)
• Subdue Us By Thy Goodness
• When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (“Rockingham”)
• All Glory Laud and Honour
• All Things Bright and Beautiful
• All for Jesus
• Bethlehem Down
• Saint Joseph’s Carol
• The Lord at First Did Adam Make