Sounds of Glory was a hit album for The London Philharmonic Choir in 1976. It made it into the UK Top 10 album chart.

Background

Following on from their previous album, Berlioz Te Deum, this album was conducted by John Alldis. The album and was Produced by Irving Martin. It was released in the UK on Arcade Records ADE P 25 in 1976. It was followed up with Star Clusters, Nebulae & Places in Devon which was released in 1977.

Sounds of Glory

Charts

The record first entered the chart on November 13, 1976. By 25 December, in its seventh week on the Music Week Top Albums chart, it was at no. 20. It peaked at no. 10 and spent a total of ten weeks in the chart. It made another brief chart appearance and was at no. 50 for a week on January 29, 1977.

Sounds of Glory

Track listing

Pomp and Circumstance March

Zadok the Priest

Bridal Chorus

Londonderry Air

The Holy City

All People on Earth Do Well

Battle Hymn of the Republic

Rock of Ages

Eternal Father Strong to Save

Onward Christian Soldiers

Jerusalem

Rule Britannia

God That Madest Earth and Heaven

O God Our Help in Ages Past

Parise My Soul the King of Heaven

Brother James' Air

Abide with Me

O for the Wings of a Dove

For Unto Us a Child Is Born

The Hallelujah Chorus

References

1976 albums

Christian music albums by English artists

Sounds of Glory