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Dove, Weir & Martin: Choral works

Hyperion CDA68350
Release date:: 4th February 2022

 

This recording, featuring the Choir of Westminster Abbey, provides a vivid and powerful contemporary illustration of music by three living British composers

  • Jonathan Dove
  • Judith Weir
  • Matthew Martin

Published between 2002 and 2019, many of the works presented here were specially written for The Choir of Westminster Abbey.

  • James O’Donnell - conductor
  • Peter Holder - organ
  • The Choir of Westminster Abbey

Reviews

"Superlatively performed and recorded in stunning detail" – Gramophone

"An altogether rewarding listen that inspires reflection and devotion" – BBC Music Magazine

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Track listings

Jonathan Dove

  • Vast ocean of light
  • Missa Brevis

Judith Weir

  • The true light
  • His mercy endureth for ever
  • Truly I tell you

Matthew Martin

  • In the midst of thy temple
  • The Westminster Service
  • Sitivit anima mea
  • O Oriens
  • Behold now, praise the Lord

Cover artwork: Virgin and Child (1970/1) by Sister Concordia Scott (1924-2014)
Chapel of Our Lady of Pew, Westminster Abbey / Copyright © Dean and Chapter of Westminster

This recording is available as a CD from the Westminster Abbey Shop or online.

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