Candlemas Eve (R. 96) was written in 1949. It is a madrigal for Male Voice Choir (TTBB) with a Piano reduction provided for rehearsal purposes. The text comes from a poem by the English poet Robert Herrick (1591-1674) which extols the joy of how the fresh Spring foliage comes forth to replace the winter evergreens. Ernest J Moeran (1894-1950) was an English composer who followed the tradition of R. Vaughan Williams and John Ireland by collecting preserving and using many folk songs mainly from Norfolk Suffolk and Ireland.

A rhythmic and dynamic arrangement of the traditional French carol Noël nouvelet by Swedish composer/conductor Sofia Sóderberg. Contrasts of homophony and polyphony with the melody bouncing between the voices this challening and singable work will be an exciting addition to your winter concert. Recording Choir: Svanholm Singers; Sofia Söderberg conductor