Poston: Carols and Anthems
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ELIZABETH POSTON
Poston: Carols and Anthems
Alexandra McPhee (soprano) Nina Vinther (mezzo) Ciaran Yeo (bass), etc / St Albans Cathedral Girls Choir, Lay Clerks of St Albans Cathedral
[ Naxos / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 24 November 2023
This item is only available to us via Special Order. We should be able to get it to you in 3 - 6 weeks from when you order it.
Elizabeth Poston's long and distinguished career included significant work for the BBC during the Second World War, where she performed as a respected pianist and later composed scores for numerous radio and television productions. Describing herself as 'a littlemonger' who never wanted to write big pieces, Poston's supreme talent for composing vocal and choral miniatures is fully represented in this recording, the first to be dedicated entirely to her work. Poston's music reveals timeless melodic charm, a great sensitivity of word setting and her profound appreciation of ancient folk-song traditions.
Tracks:
1 The Boar's Head Carol 3:08
2-3 Two Carols in Memory of Peter Warlock 4:25
4 Jesus Christ the Apple Tree 3:39
5-15 The Nativity 30:17
16 Sheepfolds 1:37
17 Balulalow 1:58
18 The Dormouse's Carol 2:05
19 Carol: Salve Jesus, little Lad 5:48
20 The Princesses' Carol 2:12
21 In Bethlehem Town 1:38
22 Sing unto the Lord 3:32
23 The Queen of Sheba's Song: It was a true report… 2:22
24 Happy are thy men 2:29
25 Song of Wisdom 7:53
26-27 Antiphon and Psalm - Laudate Dominum 4:39
