Funeral Music

Famous Hymns from Westminster Abbey (1999)
Martin Neary - Westminster Abbey Choir
Choral | EAC | FLAC+log+cue | full scans | Sony SBK61704 | 1CD | 335 MB

Upholding the high traditional of Anglican Cathedral Music, the Choir of the country's best known Abbey successfully sings some of the most well known hymns - hymns which form an integral part of our life's stories. Hymns from school, such as 'Who would true valour see', to typical wedding hymns, such as 'Love Divine' and also some funeral music, such as 'Abide with me' or the more modern, 'Make me a Channel of Your peace.' – A Customer

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