BBC Choral Evensong: St Paul’s Cathedral 1982 (Barry Rose)

A service recorded in St Paul’s Cathedral and broadcast on 13 August 1982, with the cathedral choir, directed by Barry Rose and accompanied by John Scott (organ).

Responses: Ayleward
Psalms: 69, 70 (Barnby, Charlton-Palmer)
First Lesson: Isaiah 55, vv 6-11
Canticles: Bairstow in G
Second Lesson: Luke 24, vv 13-31
Anthem: Give unto the Lord (Edward Elgar)
Hymn: Sun of my soul (AMR 24)
Organ Voluntary: Rhapsody in C sharp minor (Herbert Howells)

[jamesgoodsman]

Proves yet again what a loss John Scott is to the world. Beautiful organ playing. The accompaniment to the psalms is wonderful.

[JonnyArtistic]

Thank you for uploading this. This brings amazing memories for me. I was a chorister who served at St. John's Chirch Bromsgrove. We were invited every easter to sing Choral evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral. I haven't heard this for more than 20 years! Amazing!!

[davidbutterworth]

A truly beautiful experience, Barry, and a hymn I have come to love more recently. Oddly enough, I first heard it in Denmark. Thank you

[robs]

Beautiful, I was 1 day old when this was broadcast.

[thebiz]

I went to Evensong at St Paul’s on the last day of a very emotional and full trip to the UK. Will never forget it! Westminster’s was even better though.

[alanwickins]

The organ accompaniment is marvellous John Scott is much missed.

[donalynette]

Just think this timeless music was 40 years ago!

[alfredjohnson]

Wow, that echo! I know it's St Paul's Cathedral, but it's still amazing to hear.

[rob]

Nice! Never heard this kind of thing before!

[jonb]

I think that glorious Barnby chant must be one of the best ever. Archetypal English psalm melodic line and harmonies. We used to sing it to a different psalm, and from what I've heard over the years it seems to be a staple in many - even most? - cathedral chant books.

[sade]

I went in godless, and I saw god there

[decalto]

I remember this broadcast and the introit wasn't listed in the Radio Times but mentioned in the opening description by the continuity announcer and isn't on Gnome. I wonder if 34eros can tell us the title and composer? I recall it may have been by Clement Charlton Palmer but I may have dreamt or made that up.

[christianpatriot]

The Anglican Church no longer uses the King James Bible? Sad.