Reformation and Reformed Theology

We are Protestant, Calvinistic and Reformed Prayer Book Churchmen and Churchwomen. We use and celebrate the 350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer in 2012. In 2012, we also remember Bishop John Jewel of Salisbury and the 450th anniversary of the publication of his influential, Protestant, Reformed and Catholic defense of Anglicanism with "An Apology of the Church of England." Confessional Churchmen keep the "lights burning in the darkness." Although in an Anglican exile, we maintain learning, faith, hope and reading. (Also, as a matter of policy, we do not post "anonymous posters" including pseudonymous names. Give your real name and location. It is called courage and ownership of comments. Many have been deleted which are otherwise good posts. Sorry, we're old Marines here and we don't hide.)

Sunday, April 8, 2012

6 Apr 2012: Live from King's College, Cambridge

Available for five days beyond the date of this post.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b01d6n0n

Live from King's College, Cambridge
Presented by Martin Handley

Music for Good Friday by Palestrina, James MacMillan and John Tavener sung by the world famous college chapel choir who are joined by the Britten SInfonia

James MacMillan's profoundly moving meditation on Christ's last words has rapidly taken its place as a modern classic. It is partnered by the Renaissance master, Palestrina's intense setting of the Stabat Mater: Mary, mother of Jesus's lament at the foot of the Cross and John Tavener's setting of the Good Friday Reproaches: "O my people, what have I done to you?" The expressive solo cello and serene strings present unwavering faith against the sound and fury of the timpani.

MacMillan: Kiss on Wood
Palestrina: Stabat Mater
Tavener: Popule Meus
MacMillan: Seven Last Words from the Cross

King's College Choir,
Guy Johnston (cello),
Britten Sinfonia,
Stephen Cleobury (conductor).

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