New Works and Recordings

To be honest, it hasn't been the most productive second half of the year with various other commitments getting in the way of composing (teaching, moving house, Howells book, new baby...) but I have managed to finish three short choral pieces. The most significant is There is no rose which was written for Aberdeen's leading chamber choir, Con Anima and performed twice over the Christmas period. Continuing the Advent theme, there is a short setting of the Matin Responsory and a little Wedding gift, Wedding Introit. It was a busy time with premieres and performances, and I have uploaded recordings of Veni Sancte Spiritus (Aberdeen University Chamber Choir, St Asaph Cathedral), O lux Beata Trinitas (King's College Chapel Choir, Aberdeen, St Machar's Cathedral), O Sacrum Convivium (ditto) and the Second Service (St Andrew's Cathedral Choir, Aberdeen, St Andrew's Cathedral). There is also a live recording of the premiere of the song-cycle Sudden Light by Jeremy Huw Williams performed at this year's Sound Festival in Aberdeen. More to follow soon. PAC