PHILIP W.J. STOPFORD (b. 1977) : Sacred Choral Music. Missa Deus nobiscum (Mass of ‘God with us’). Text: Roman Catholic Mass. The Lord is my shepherd (2021) (version for choir, harp and strings). Text: Bible – Old Testament, Psalm 23, from The Book of Common Prayer (1662), translated by Myles Coverdale (2018). O clap your hands (2021). Text: Bible – Old Testament, Psalm 47:1–8 from The Book of Common Prayer (1662), translated by Myles Coverdale. Canticle of Christening (2016). Text: Bible – New Testament, taken from the Gospel according to St Luke, 18:16–17; Helly Summerly (b. 1979). Locus iste (2013) (version for choir, brass quintet, timpani and organ). Text: Anonymous, from ancient Roman Catholic liturgy – Gradual for the Dedication of a Church. He is risen (2020) (version for choir, brass quintet, timpani and organ). Text: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818–1895), from Verses from Holy Scripture (1846). Psalm 150 (2017). Text: Bible – Old Testament, Psalm 150 from The Book of Common Prayer (1662), translated by Myles Coverdale. O sing unto the Lord a new song (2019). Text: Bible – Old Testament, Psalm 98 from The Book of Common Prayer (1662), translated by Myles Coverdale (1488–1569). I heard the voice of Jesus say (2022). Text: Horatius Bonar (1808–1889) from Hymns, Original and Selected (1846). God is our hope and strength (2022). Text: Bible – Old Testament, Psalm 46 from The Book of Common Prayer (1662), translated by Myles Coverdale.
Catalogue Number: 03Z032
Label: Naxos
Reference: 8574548
Format: CD
Price: $19.98
Description: Philip Stopford is a British composer admired in Britain and America for his beautifully crafted music, rooted in the Anglican tradition. This programme of all-world premiere recordings includes the substantial Missa Deus nobiscum. All works are conducted by Jeremy Summerly, with the Choir of St. Luke’s, Chelsea and the Chelsea Camerata.
