Tom Winpenny conducts this album of choral works by Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987) - an English composer renowned for her great sensitivity of word setting, a profound appreciation of ancient folk-song traditions, and timeless melodic charm. Performed by the Cathedral Girls Choir and Lay Clerks from St Albans Cathedral, located in her native Hertfordshire - this is the first album to be dedicated entirely to Poston's work. Includes many world premiere recordings.

Tracklist:

The Boar's Head Carol (arr. E. Poston for choir) [03:08]
O Bethlehem (arr. E. Poston for choir as 2 Carols in Memory of Peter Warlock: No. 2) [02:37]
Praise our Lord (arr. E. Poston for choir and organ as 2 Carols in Memory of Peter Warlock: No. 1) [01:43]
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree [03:39]
This is the truth sent from above (Female Narrator, Chorus) [Herefordshire folk carol, collected... [01:44]
O Joseph being an old man truly (Female Narrator, Chorus) [Herefordshire folk tune, collected R. ... [01:58]
And while they lived in joy and bliss - Angelus ad Virginem (Male Narrator, Chorus, Angel, Mary) ... [05:02]
Spoken Carol: I sing of a Maiden (Male Narrator) [15th century, Sloane Manuscript] [00:50]
Scena: Joseph and Mary walked (Male Narrator, Mary, Joseph, The Unborn Child, Angel, Female Narra... [05:16]
As Joseph was a-walking (Male Narrator, Angel, Female Narrator, Chorus) [Traditional Cornish tune... [03:16]
There is no rose of such virtue (Chorus) [15th century, Cambridge Manuscript] [02:03]
I saw a fair maiden sitten and sing - Jesu, sweet son (Male Narrator, Chorus, Mary) [15th century... [02:58]
Spoken Carol: A lovely lady thus did sing (Female Narrator) [14th century, adapted, Oxford Manusc... [01:25]
Qui creavit coelum (Chorus) [c. 1425, Chester Manuscript] [03: 17]
Christo paremus cantica (Chorus) [15th century, Harleian Manuscript] [02:20]
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Sheepfolds (version for choir and piano) [01:37]
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Balulalow [01:58]
The Dormouse's Carol (version for choir and piano) [02:05]
Carol: Salve Jesus, little lad [05:48]
The Princesses' Carol (version for choir and organ) [02:12]
In Bethlehem Town (version for choir and organ) [01:38]
Sing unto the Lo rd [03:32]
The Queen of Sheba's Song: It was a true report. [02:22]
Happy are thy Men (version for choir and organ) [02:29]
Song of Wisdom, "Pavane, Passacaglia and Descant on Gosterwood" (version for choir and organ) [07:53]
Antiphon: It came even to pass [02:35]
Psalm: Laudate Dominum: O praise God in his holiness [02:04]

UPC: 747313457670
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 11.24.23
Format: CD

Poston / Mcphee / Vinther - Carols & Anthems (CD)