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Benjamin Britten: Corpus Christi Carol
The fifth variation in Britten's third opus, the Corpus Christi Carol, finds words in a hymn first found in the early 16th century, music was later added by Peter Warlock, and then in 1933, by Benjamin Britten.It has been arranged by the composer from his Choral Variations and edited by David Willcocks.
Stephen Harrap: Ave Verum Corpus
Harrap's inventive and dramatic setting of the well-known Eucharist hymn text provides a contemporary alternative to more familiar versions by Byrd, Mozart, and Elgar. In five unaccompanied and often interweaving parts, with meandering chromatic harmonies, Ave verum corpus is both challenging and rewarding to sing. The motet's striking scalic passages, effective word painting and overall contrast to the other well-known settings will be welcomed by singers and listeners alike. Particularly suitable for Holy Communion and the Feast of Corpus Christi.Stephen HarrapStephen Harrap was born in Portsmouth in 1952 and studied at the London Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the London Opera Centre. As a conductor, he has collaborated with many leading musicians and ensembles, including Luciano Berio, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, the London Sinfonietta, and the Orchestra di Santa Cecilia in Rome; he has also worked at prominent opera houses, including Covent Garden, Paris, and Salzburg. Since 1995 he has focused on the composition and performance of his own choral and orchestral works, which have been premiered at numerous venues and festivals across Europe.
Harvey Jonathan - Royal Banners Forward Go - Satb
Hymn based on Vexilla Regis by Bishop Venantius Fortunatus, translated by J.M. Neale, 1851. Commissioned by the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge in 2004.The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of contemporary composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.