Ode for St. Cecilia's Day
Album by Henry Purcell & Alfred Deller & Ambrosian Singers & Sir Michael Tippett & Kalmar Chamber Orchestra of London
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day is a secular choral ode by English Baroque composer Henry Purcell, composed in 1692. Rooted in the English Baroque tradition, the piece blends soloists, chorus and instrumental ensemble with expressive counterpoint, vivid word‑setting and contrasting textures, representing Purcell's mature approach to ceremonial odes and contributing to the development of English vocal and ceremonial music.
First released: 1956

Tracklist
- 1.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Overture: Symphony10:42
- 2.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Soli and Chorus: Hail! Bright Cecilia4:50
- 3.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: Hark, each tree5:12
- 4.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: 'Tis nature noice4:19
- 5.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Chorus: Soul of the world3:20
- 6.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Soprano Solo: Thou tun'st this world4:09
- 7.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Trio: With that sublime celestial lay3:00
- 8.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Bass Solo: wond'rous machine3:08
- 9.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: The airy violin1:46
- 10.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: In vain the am'rous flute5:13
- 11.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: The fife and all the harmony of war3:04
- 12.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: Let these among themselves contest3:21
- 13.Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Great Chorus: Hail! Bright Cecilia5:00