With lilting rhythms and modal inflections in the harmony, this short, unaccompanied motet celebrates The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Includes an English translation of the La...
O fear the Lord sets two verses from Psalm 34. A controlled organum-style opening gives way to a more fervent, harmonic middle section. An approachable and beautiful piece.
This is a substantial setting of the canticles of Mary and Simeon, suitable for both concert and liturgical settings The choral writing features fugal counterpoint and a chromatic soundworld rooted ar...
The polyphonic writing in this joyous motet for Eastertide includes both rhythmic and melismatic passages to reflect the celebratory text. The piece concludes with a brief section in triple metre, and...
This lyrical setting of a text by Colin Coppen has an elegant melody and flowing piano accompaniment. It would make a charming addition to any concert or service, and is also available in a version fo...
Truly uplifting and appropriately joyful, this carol is ideal for a Christmas service or concert. Instrumental material is available on hire.
The strong homophonic opening of this motet, in honour of St Michael the Archangel, the defender in battle against all things evil, makes an impactful statement, before exploring the intricate weaving...
Ante luciferum genitus is the first antiphon of Lauds for the Feast of the Epiphany and culminates with cascading, descending 'alleluia's. Originally scored for lower voices, the motet is presented he...
Likely to date from the early part of the composer's career, this motet has a relentlessly dense texture, but the clever use of well-shaped phrases and dynamics, informed by the text, leads to an exci...