Softly and Tenderly (Cynthia Clawson)

Sacred Music at the Movies

From the soundtrack of Trip to Bountiful (1985), starring Geraldine Page, the gospel hymn, "Softly and Tenderly" is beautifully sung by Cynthia Clawson

 

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Forty Days (Dave Brubeck)

I found this gem, Dave Brubeck's “Forty Days,” from his Light In The Wilderness oratorio at Night Lights post, Sacred Blue: Jazz Goes to Church in the 1960s. It is performed by the Dave Brubeck Quartet.

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Christ is Made the Sure Foundation (Westminster Abbey)

I heard this magnificent hymn sung in church recently and it stayed with me throughout the days ahead. I found this version on YouTube where it was sung at the Ecumenical Celebration at Westminster Abbey, September 17, 2010.

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Nativity Carol (John Rutter)

My introduction to John Rutter was in the recording, The Holly and the Ivy: Carols from Clare College. I love Christmas music and this album became a favorite and made me pay attention to the work of John Rutter who is one of the most notable composers and choral directors living today. Rutter has certainly made his mark in sacred choral music.  “Nativity Carol” is one of Rutter’s compositions and appears on The John Rutter Christmas Album.  It is performed here by the King’s College Choir, Cambridge

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