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• Finzi, Bax & Ireland: Choral Music

  A disc exploring the work of three twentieth-century composers whose work was crucial to the Anglican choral tradition.

• Taverner: Western Wynde Mass

  James O’Donnell brings composer John Taverner to the fore, presenting two of the undisputed choral masterpieces from sixteenth-century England.

• Parry: I was glad & other choral works

  Joining forces with Onyx Brass, the Choir of Westminster Abbey present a programme of Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry’s lesser-known early works alongside firm favourites.

• Music for Remembrance

  To mark 100 years since the start of the Great War this recording explores remembrance, with Britten Sinfonia and soloists Christine Rice and Roderick Williams.

• Rejoice, the Lord is king!

  Westminster Abbey resounds to the thrilling sound of the Abbey Choir singing an array of glorious hymns.

• Christopher Tye: Missa Euge bone & Western Wynde Mass

  A well-judged selection of sacred music by sixteenth-century English composer Christopher Tye, including his masterpiece the Missa Euge bone.

• Music from the reign of King James I

  A selection of works from the first quarter of the seventeenth century, when musicians produced a rich variety of music for the court of King James I.

• The Feast of Saint Peter the Apostle at Westminster Abbey

  A varied collection of music one might hear if visiting the Abbey on its patronal feast - that of St Peter the Apostle on 29th June.

• O praise the Lord: Restoration music from Westminster Abbey

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey under director James O’Donnell delves into the Abbey’s vaults for this fascinating programme of music from the Restoration era.

• Sisters in hope of the Resurrection: Mary and Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey

  Recorded to mark the 450th anniversary of Mary I’s death and Elizabeth I’s accession, this disc features some of the most magnificent music to emanate from an era of extraordinary religious and political turmoil.

• The Feast of the Ascension at Westminster Abbey

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey continues its exploration of the rich repertoire for the great feast days of the church year with this programme of music for the Feast of the Ascension.

• The Feast of St Michael and All Angels at Westminster Abbey

  Continuing its series exploring the rich repertoire of music for the church’s great feasts, here the Abbey Choir presents a selection of music for Michaelmas.

• Elgar: Great is the Lord & other works

  Undisputed masterpieces and lesser-known gems feature in this comprehensive survey of Edward Elgar’s sacred choral music.

• Vaughan Williams, Tavener & MacMillan: Choral works

  From established works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir John Tavener to premiere recordings of recent commissions by Sir James MacMillan, this new release brings together iconic pieces with strong musical and historical ties to the Abbey.

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• Photographic collections

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• Sarah Hughes

  Servant

  Sarah Hughes was a servant who left money in her will to buy candlesticks for the High Altar of Westminster Abbey.

• Choir’s new CD celebrates established favourites and new works

  Friday, 9th June 2023

  The Abbey Choir has released a new CD of choral works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir James MacMillan and Sir John Tavener.

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