Born out of a wartime bet, Herbert Howells’ mighty ‘Collegium Regale’ service would “kickstart Anglican Church Music into a whole new phase of existence” (Paul Spicer). Basil Spence’s landmark Coventry Cathedral, itself of founding importance to the post-war choral revival, is an inspired and sumptuously resonant venue.

> Album page and digital booklet at Hyperion Records

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