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Choral music of Philip Stopford
Luke Bond (organ)
Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray (director)
Stopford's musical style is imbued with the spirit of Howells and Vaughan Williams, and his choral works lie firmly within the Anglican Church tradition. His harmonic language is uncomplicated...
Special offer. Do not be afraid
Choral music of Philip Stopford
Luke Bond (organ)
Truro Cathedral Choir, Christopher Gray (director)
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Stopford's musical style is imbued with the spirit of Howells and Vaughan Williams, and his choral works lie firmly within the Anglican Church tradition. His harmonic language is uncomplicated...
About
Philip Stopford is rapidly emerging from among the younger generation of British composers as one of the most popular and prolific writers of new choral music, and is in increasing demand on both sides of the Atlantic.
His beautifully-crafted music combines uplifting classic texts with memorable, radiant melodies and glorious harmonies, in immediately-appealing works which are largely within the capabilities of many parish choirs, yet have a degree of originality and unpredictability which captures the imagination of more advanced choirs and listeners alike.
This recording, the first entirely dedicated to his music from a cathedral choir, presents a selection of his best-loved recent works, together with first recordings of several new pieces, including several more demanding works written for Truro Cathedral Choir.
The track Lully, Lulla, Lullay by Philip Stopford, is on the long list of pieces to vote for on the Classicfm Hall of fame.
Contents and tracklist
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
- Luke Bond (organ)
- Truro Cathedral Choir
- Christopher Gray (director)
Awards and reviews
August 2013
Stopford's musical style is imbued with the spirit of Howells and Vaughan Williams, and his choral works lie firmly within the Anglican Church tradition. His harmonic language is uncomplicated and his choral writing beautifully crafted...[the choir] have a fresh, unforced sound and encompass with ease the bigger eight-part writing.
27th June 2013
There are some real gems among this music, composed in a preponderantly neo-romantic and melodic style and adhering closely to the principles of tonality...The singing of the choir, set in the wonderful acoustic of Truro Cathedral, is beyond praise. The well-balanced organ provides fireworks where needed.