CE Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford Wed 13th Nov 2013

[Philip]

I rather like it (if taken at a suitably penitential speed) especially the 'Man walketh in a vain shadow' bit)....but then it's difficult to be discerning about things you knew as a kid. I suspect that applies to a lot of the Anglican repertory which we'd probably rubbish if heard de novo and without yesterday's baggage.

I agree - a lovely penitential piece. On the other hand, I don't care for Leighton's Second. Each to their own I guess!

[Nick Armstrong]

I agree - a lovely penitential piece.

Seemed a rather disappointing choice for Advent... ?

[Philip]

Seemed a rather disappointing choice for Advent... ?

Well, Advent is a penitential season, and 'Lord, let me know mine end' points towards judgement, last days, heaven and hell etc, all themes which are reflected upon in Advent. I'll grant you there are more specifically Advent pieces I'd put above it, but not an inappropriate choice by any means.