Morning Worship from 5th Avenue

[Roger Judd]

I hope that a post about R4 is permitted! This morning I was greatly surprised to hear St Thomas 5th Avenue New York sing the R4 church slot. I'm usually very quick to find the 'off' button. Despite the idealogical battle waging on the Avenue, to keep the choir of men and boys or not, Jeremy Filsell presented them in excellent form. Anthems by Byrd and Tomkins (never heard him called a Welsh comp[oser before!), a Jubilate by Weelkes and very colorful (sic) Psalm 29 - all manner of naughtiness from the organist/organ - it was a most enjoyable broadcast. I see that they broadcast Choral Evensong next Wednesday - to be looked forward to with enthusiasm.
RJ

[Serial_Apologist]

I hope that a post about R4 is permitted! This morning I was greatly surprised to hear St Thomas 5th Avenue New York sing the R4 church slot. I'm usually very quick to find the 'off' button. Despite the idealogical battle waging on the Avenue, to keep the choir of men and boys or not, Jeremy Filsell presented them in excellent form. Anthems by Byrd and Tomkins (never heard him called a Welsh comp[oser before!), a Jubilate by Weelkes and very colorful (sic) Psalm 29 - all manner of naughtiness from the organist/organ - it was a most enjoyable broadcast. I see that they broadcast Choral Evensong next Wednesday - to be looked forward to with enthusiasm.
RJ

And what an amazing acoustic that place has! It must be huge.

[Pulcinella]

And what an amazing acoustic that place has! It must be huge.

Dwarfed by its surroundings, but yes!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_...rch_(Manhattan)

Only been there once: a little underdressed as a tourist, with the ushers/churchwardens being in morning dress iirc!

[Finzi4ever]

Dwarfed by its surroundings, but yes!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_...rch_(Manhattan)

Only been there once: a little underdressed as a tourist, with the ushers/churchwardens being in morning dress iirc!

I was last there just before the pandemic. It's not actually that large a building, a big parish church certainly, but not cathedral-sized; the generous acoustic comes from its design and materials used.

[Finzi4ever]

I hope that a post about R4 is permitted! This morning I was greatly surprised to hear St Thomas 5th Avenue New York sing the R4 church slot. I'm usually very quick to find the 'off' button. Despite the idealogical battle waging on the Avenue, to keep the choir of men and boys or not, Jeremy Filsell presented them in excellent form. Anthems by Byrd and Tomkins (never heard him called a Welsh comp[oser before!), a Jubilate by Weelkes and very colorful (sic) Psalm 29 - all manner of naughtiness from the organist/organ - it was a most enjoyable broadcast. I see that they broadcast Choral Evensong next Wednesday - to be looked forward to with enthusiasm.
RJ

I too was delightfully surprised to wake up to this! Quite a Tudor repertoire for a sung mattins! Jeremy continues to work the wonders of his two (UK) predecessors, Dan Hyde and John Scott of course. Long may the St Thomas tradition thrive!

[Finzi4ever]

I too was delightfully surprised to wake up to this! Quite a Tudor repertoire for a sung mattins! Jeremy continues to work the wonders of his two (UK) predecessors, Dan Hyde and John Scott of course. Long may the St Thomas tradition thrive!

Solemn Evensong and Benediction – Saint Thomas Church
For any who wish to follow their live broadcasts, here's an example from All Saints this year.

[Bella Kemp]

Wonderful

[jonfan]

Enjoying a CE today from New York, but i can’t see a separate thread for comments.

[Pulcinella]

Enjoying a CE today from New York, but i can’t see a separate thread for comments.

Usually initiated by DracoM; hope he's OK. I've just started one.

[jonfan]

Thanks, P. Yes, I too hope he’s ok. Miss him.

[DracoM]

Fine, thx - remisss of me to get it bog-wrong