Requiem in Blue, written ten years ago in memory of Harvey’s brother Lester, is based on the traditional Latin Mass and incorporates folksong, plainsong, blues, jazz, gospel and improvised elements. Alongside the Latin words of the Requiem Mass, the work also features words from the inspirational play Spoonface Steinberg, written by Lee Hall, (writer of Billy Elliot). It is scored for small ensemble (percussion, bass, keyboards, chamber organ, theorbo, Celtic harp & flugelhorn) with 3 vocal soloists, SATB choir and children's choir. The piece has been performed some three dozen times, all over the UK and in Europe, by thousands of singers of all ages.

This eagerly awaited recording is performed by Brough’s close musical associates, including Liane Carroll, Natacha Atlas, Clara Sanabras and Gerard Presencer, with the Choir of Clare College Cambridge under the direction of the composer. The Valete in Pace performers include the Britten Sinfonia, conducted by Andrew Parrott, Mark Le Brocq, Clare College Choir and Portsmouth Cathedral Choir.