James Whitbourn: the Choral Collection

(Choral). This collection of fifteen compositions by James Whitbourn is full of beautiful, haunting, uplifting and inspiring melodies for SATB Choir and Organ Accompaniment from one of the most treasured British choral composers. The brilliant choice of texts throughout is matched only by the sheer compositional skill of Whitbourn in evoking the emotions of the words in the musical form. Also included are suggestions for seasonal song use, a list of recordings, and fascinating song...
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(Choral). This collection of fifteen compositions by James Whitbourn is full of beautiful, haunting, uplifting and inspiring melodies for SATB Choir and Organ Accompaniment from one of the most treasured British choral composers. The brilliant choice of texts throughout is matched only by the sheer compositional skill of Whitbourn in evoking the emotions of the words in the musical form. Also included are suggestions for seasonal song use, a list of recordings, and fascinating song notes written by Whitbourn himself. Contents: A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu * A Prayer From South Africa * A Christmas Gloria * A Great And Mighty Wonder * A Prayer Of Cardinal Newman * Eternal Rest * Give Us The Wings Of Faith * Nunc Dimittis * Pure River Of Water Of Life * Lux Aeterna * The Magi's Dream * There Is No Speech Or Language * Video Caelos Apertos * Were You There? * Winter's Wait