Stuart Pendred - Agnus Dei
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Agnus Dei
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28 Jun 2011 (US), 22 Aug 2011 (UK)
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Classical Baritone singer Stuart Pendred will release his second album 'Agnus Dei', containing 11 top worship songs including Amazing Grace, Refiners Fire, In Christ Alone and the album title Agnus Dei.
Stuart has performed all over the world at some of the best known and most stunning venues, including The Royal Albert Hall and Royal Opera House. He is already a household name to some, but to see the list of people he has sung with is truly amazing. Stuart has appeared alongside artists such as Sting, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Westlife, The Opera Babes, Il Divo and the Motown legend...
Read More Classical Baritone singer Stuart Pendred will release his second album 'Agnus Dei', containing 11 top worship songs including Amazing Grace, Refiners Fire, In Christ Alone and the album title Agnus Dei.
Stuart has performed all over the world at some of the best known and most stunning venues, including The Royal Albert Hall and Royal Opera House. He is already a household name to some, but to see the list of people he has sung with is truly amazing. Stuart has appeared alongside artists such as Sting, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Westlife, The Opera Babes, Il Divo and the Motown legend Lionel Ritchie. Highlights for Stuart already include being invited to sing Amazing Grace at the House of Commons last year, performing before 75,000 at Twickenham for the RFU, the Davis Cup for the LTA, the British Olympic Association and, numerous pre-match performances at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea Football Club.
With the success of his 2008 album 'Benedizioni', how does Stuart fare on this album 'Agnus Dei' (or 'Lamb of God')? Well to answer the question quickly and honestly, the answer would be brilliantly. The first thing that hits you is his voice, and what a voice. Classical sounding, rich, deep and smooth, with power - just listen as his haunting baritone vocals ring-out amazingly during Refiners Fire, a great if not slightly emotive version of the song.
Stuart has added his classical style to these stunning worship songs, and turned them into great classical pieces of work. Other standout moments have to include Everything with stunning orchestral work adding to the song, one moment lifting the pace and power in the chorus. Last but one track How Great Thou Art, wow, putting into words how stunning and stirring this song is done is very difficult, all I can say is this is a truly great song.
Anybody who enjoys classical music will enjoy this and should buy it, but even people who wouldn't necessarily normally buy a classic music album will appreciate the stunning vocals of Stuart and what he has produced with this album. Classical worship which is interesting, at times haunting, and creative. Amazing Stuff.
Review By Jono Davies
LTTM Rating 4.5 Out of 5 Stars
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Everything
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