A Prayer for Deliverance

Name: A Prayer for Deliverance
SKU: SIGCD880
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Mixing iconic choral works with music by some of today’s most exciting composers, this varied programme is centred around themes of rest. Joel Thompson’s virtuosic new work is a particular highlight: written in 15 parts, A Prayer for Deliverance perfectly showcases Tenebrae’s core values of passion and precision. The second half features Herbert Howells’ Requiem – surely one of the most moving works in the English choral repertoire. Associated with the untimely death of Howells’ young son Michael, the work remained unknown until it was finally published just three years before Howells’ own death in 1983.

★★★★★ – “This latest recording once again showcases his singer’s effortless versatility both as choristers and soloists, with a capella singing that is precise yet never precious, highly disciplined yet unaffected and warm” – BBC Music Magazine

“This is one of the best new choral discs that has come my way for quite some time.” – Music Week International

“The quality of the a cappella singing on this set by the renowned choir Tenebrae is truly superlative in all departments” – Cross Rhythms

“In this recording, the voices of the Tenebrae choir offer more poignant interpretations, characterised by a reading marked by restraint, intensity and a deep respect for the text and music.” – Sonograma

SKU: SIGCD880

Tenebrae

Nigel Short – Director

Release date: 20th June 2025

Catalogue number: SIGCD880

Barcode: 635212088029

“The album A Prayer of Deliverance features a magnificent collection of a cappella works in which Tenebrae’s quality is expressed in a beautiful harmony. Voices with a warm sound and blending into a unified color, complemented by soloists who effortlessly blend into the engaging timbre of this remarkable ensemble.” – Music Frames

[1] The Evening-watch, Op. 43 No. 1 – Gustav Holst

[2] Standing as I do before God – Cecilia McDowall

[3] The Souls Of The Righteous Are In The Hand Of God – Francis Pott

[4] and the swallow – Caroline Shaw

[5] A Good-Night – Richard Rodney Bennett

[6] Rest – Ralph Vaughan Williams

[7] A Prayer for Deliverance – Joel Thompson

[8] Song for Athene – John Tavener

[9] Lay a Garland – Robert Lucas Pearsall

[10] The Long Day Closes – Arthur Sullivan

Requiem – Herbert Howells
[11] I. Salvator mundi
[12] II. Psalm 23
[13] III. Requiem aeternam 1
[14] IV. Psalm 121
[15] V. Requiem aeternam 2
[16] VI. I heard a voice from Heaven

[17] Bring Us, O Lord God – William Henry Harris

[18] Evening Prayer – Joanna Marsh