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Eighteenth century
gallery hymns -
recommended by the late
HOWARD SMITH

'... direct, unassuming religiosity.'

O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing - 18th Century Gallery Hymns

Regis fell lamentably short of expectations when they prepared this intriguing compilation of twenty hymns for general release. For a start, and quite inexplicably, there is nothing to tell us where and when this music was recorded. Even worse, no-one has bothered to include even the barest details of the composer and writer who penned each item.

The sleeve notes refer specifically to just three hymns, singled out as they were written by tradesmen and not professional composers...

Copyright © 30 March 2016 Estate of the late Howard Smith,
Masterton, New Zealand

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O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING - 18TH CENTURY GALLERY HYMNS

REGIS RECORDS

MICHAEL HAYDN

HYMNS

VOCAL MUSIC

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