Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)

Sacred Choral Music

Recorded in St. John’s College Chapel, Cambridge, on 8, 9 and 11 July 2005


Quintin Beer - treble
Allan Clayton - tenor

John Robinson - organ

The Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge
David Hill - conductor


Mendelssohn was one of the greatest pure melodists of the romantic period, and that gift is nowhere more in evidence than in his sacred vocal music. This wonderful recording brings together sixteen of his choral works, including several psalm settings and a gorgeous Ave Maria. The singing by the Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, is spectacular.



Aus tiefer Not Op.23 No.1 solo voices, four-part choir and organ
01. Aus tiefer Not Chorale
02. Aus teifer Not Fugue
03. Bei dir gilt nichts
04. Und ob es wahrt
05. Ob bei uns ist der Sunden viel

06. Ave Maria Op.23 No.2 solo tenor, eight-part choir and organ
07. Mitten wir im Leben sind Op.23 No.3 eight-part choir
08. Hor mein Bitten Op. posth solo treble, four-part choir and organ
09. Warum toben die Heiden Op.78 No.1 solo voices and double choir
10. Richte mich, Gott Op.78 No.2 four-part choir
11. Zum Abendsegen Op. posth four-part choir
12. Kyrie eleison Op. posth double choir
13. Heilig, heilig ist Gott, der Herr Zebaoth Op. posth double choir
14. Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe Op posth solo voices and double choir
15. Verleih’ uns Frieden Op posth four-part choir and organ
16. O for the wings of a dove solo treble, four-part choir and organ

Total Time: 71'35