Description
From established favourites by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir John Tavener, to recent works?including two premiere recordings?by Sir James MacMillan.
This is an outstanding programme of choral works with strong musical and historical connections to Westminster Abbey and its celebrated choir.
JONATHAN DOVE (b1959), JUDITH WEIR (b1954) & MATTHEW MARTIN (b1976) Choral Works CDA68350 "Beautifully performed and skilfully recorded, thnis is an altogether rewarding listen that inspires reflection and devotion." BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE SIR HUBERT PARRY (1848-1918) Songs of Farewell & works by Stanford, Gray & Wood CDA68301 "I couldn't resist [the] Parry, which places those voices right in the middle of the building and makes you feel like you're there.
We're incredibly lucky to have this tradition......it works beautifully." BBC RECORD REVIEW