Beauty, purity, and expressivity mark out music for upper voice choirs. On this recording, performed by one of the UK's leading vocal ensembles, the repertoire embraces classics of the genre such as Gustav Holst's sublime Ave Maria and his third group of Hymns from the Rig Veda, as well as contemporary music. James MacMillan and Sir John Tavener are represented by works that explore their unique musical language, whilst Bob Chilcott's technically demanding The Song of the Stars offers richly approachable pleasures.

Tracklist:

The Song Of The Stars
Lux Benigna
Ave Maria, Op. 9b
Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda, Group 3, Op. 26 No. 3, H. 99: No. 1. Hymn To The Dawn
Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda, Group 3, Op. 26 No. 3, H. 99: No. 2. Hymn To The Waters
Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda, Group 3, Op. 26 No. 3, H. 99: No. 3. Hymn To Vena
Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda, Group 3, Op. 26 No. 3, H. 99: No. 4. Hymn Of The Travellers
Nova! Nova! Ave Fit Ex Eva
New-Made For A King
Columba Aspexit
A Light Exists In Spring
Alleluia, Laus Et Gloria
3 Latin Motets: 3 Latin Motets: No. 3. Regina Caeli (Version For Female Choir)
Ikon Of Saint Hilda
Oeotoke (Theotoke)
Missa Brevis: Missa Brevis: Agnus Dei
Festival Alleluia

UPC: 747313342778
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.9.15
Format: CD

Holst / Wells Cathedral School Choralia / Finch - Song of the Stars - British Music for Upper Voice (CD)