SKU: GI.G-9610
UPC: 785147961000. Latin. Text Source: Attr. Ambrose of Milan, 340–397. Text by Ambrose of Milan.
Composer's Notes When I met Kelsey Rose in Oxford in St. Stephen’s House chapel over the summer of 2017, we had both just attended a very moving candlelit concert by Westminster Williamson Voices, featuring my setting of “Tenebrae lumini.†I was delighted to be asked to write a piece for compline in Princeton University Chapel, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Anglican/Episcopal chaplaincy at Princeton University. “Aurora†is the result of that meeting. Composing by commission often throws up some interesting challenges. The piece had to fit both as an accompanying piece to the plainchant of compline, whilst simultaneously being a celebratory anthem. I was instantly drawn back to the poetry and hymns of St. Ambrose of Milan, particularly “Aurora iam spargit polum.†Fragments of chant (both real and imagined) are used to create the powerful imagery of the descending golden light of dawn. The piece reaches its climax with the plea for the despair of night to “vanish,†which it then does, leaving the sopranos alone on a high G.
SKU: OU.9780193361713
ISBN 9780193361713. 12 x 8 inches.
For SSATB unaccompanied Commemorating the martyrdom of St Catharine, this reflective piece sets the Antiphon at First Vespers, Feast of All Saints alongside a thought-provoking contemporary poem by Colin Tan, full of vivid imagery. Melodic lines reminiscent of plainchant enhance the contemplative mood.
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SKU: HL.49044367
ISBN 9790001199629. UPC: 841886024755. Latin.
Meine Seele durstet nach Gott, nach dem lebendigen Gott - diese Psalmvertonung wird von einem kleinen und einem grosseren Chor antiphonisch vorgetragen. Mit zarten Harmonien, ruhigem Gestus und spannungsgeladenen Zwischenteilen wirkt das Stuck besonders in Raumen mit unterstutzender Akustik.
SKU: MN.50-8800
UPC: 688670588006.
Based on WYLDE GREEN with inclusive language version ofPraise We Now Famous Men text. Patriotic occasions, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and All Saints Day. Mostly Unison and SATB, grandiose ending.
SKU: HH.HH479-CHS
ISBN 9790708146902.
O Nata Lux is a six-part, a cappella motet. The anonymous tenth-century text is suitable for inclusion throughout the liturgical year. Evoking a deep sense of longing, this contemplative motet would enhance any concert programme of a capella choral music.
SKU: HH.HH549-CHS
ISBN 9790708185642.
An intimate, six-part motet which would enhance a Christmas or Advent programme, and would also be suited for Marian Feasts. It has haunting, lullaby-like motives and harmonies which evoke light coming out of darkness.
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