“The CD is absolutely superb, the range of music, the astounding technical virtuosity from the choir, the fabulously dense and complex sound of the chapel and the great balance and co-ordination of the choir and organ.”
Barrie Bignold, Composer
“I think you have done the most marvellous job, not only with my piece… I am so thrilled with what the choir has achieved. The Vasari Singers have excelled themselves.”
Stephen Barlow, Composer
- Conductor: Jeremy Backhouse
- Organist: Jeremy Filsell
Produced by Mike Hatch
Released by Signum
- All tracks are world premiere recordings
- Recorded at Tonbridge School Chapel, February 2005
- Recorded in 24-bit resolution
Anthems for the 21st Century
track listing
Total Time 69.55
* Vasari Singers’ 25th Anniversary commission
| No. | Composer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jonathan Dove | Bless the Lord, O my soul (2000) [vv. from Psalm 104] |
| 2. | Jonathan Rathbone | Absolon, my son (2003) [2 Samuel 18, v.33] |
| 3. | *Will Todd | Angel Song II (2004) [4.45] |
| 4. | *Jeremy Filsell | Mysterium Christi (2004) [Alice Meynell] |
| 5. | *Humphrey Clucas | Hear my crying, O God (2004) [vv. from Psalms 61 & 115] |
| 6. |
*Stephen Barlow |
When I see on Rood (2004) [Anon. 13th/14thC] Fiona McWilliams – soprano, Daniel Burges – tenor |
| 7. |
*Gabriel Jackson |
Now I have known, O Lord (2004) [Al-Junaid] Nicola Balzan – soprano, Julia Field – alto, David Jackson – tenor, Andrew Angus – bass |
| 8. |
James MacMillan |
Chosen (2003) [Michael Symmons Roberts] |
| 9. | *Philip Moore | I saw him standing (2004) [Anne Griffiths/Rowan Williams] |
| 10. | *Richard Blackford | On Another’s Sorrow (2004) [William Blake] |
| 11. | *Barrie Bignold | Peace (2004) [Bob Cassidy] Fiona McWilliams – soprano, Matthew Wood – baritone |
| 12. | *Ward Swingle | Give us this day (2004) [Tony Vincent Isaacs] |