INSPIRED

Quite Simply EXQUISITE! Howard Goodall is a genius. He is that rarity; a composer of beautiful melodies which enchant the heart, elevate the spirit and remain forever in the soul.

Don't be fooled into thinking this CD simply features some of Howard Goodall's `greatest hits' in new arrangements! Tracks 10 - 19 are the world première recording of a beautiful, uplifting oratorio, `Every Purpose Under the Heaven' which was commissioned to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible in 2011. The work is superbly sung by the gorgeously youthful voices of the Chamber Choir of Lincoln Minster School, together with soloists Laura Wright and Noah Stewart. And almost tucked away amongst other Goodall goodies like the familiar Mr Bean theme (`Ecce homo'), a piano fantasy on Red Dwarf's `Tongue-Tied' and a stunning new arrangement of `The Lord is My Shepherd' (featuring Craig Ogden) is another gem - `Shackleton's Cross'. This piece is movingly played on the piano by the composer and was apparently inspired by Edward Seago's painting of the same name which is in the Royal Collection. Inspired......

Love this CD!!!! Gorgeous music.

This is a relaxing CD. I was uncertain what I would be getting, and although it is not the best I have heard it is good and I will continue to play it.

Some music are nicer than other,some a little bit boring to my liking.Was disappointing overall of the selection for my personal taste.