A Deep, but Dazzling Darkness

10 mins

for SATB and organ

Text: Henry Vaughan (1621-1695), Geoffrey Hill (b.1932) & Romans 8:31 & 38-39

Commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral
First performed by St Paul’s Cathedral Choir, directed by Malcolm Archer, on 26 January 2005

Now I have known, O Lord

7 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text by Al-Junaid (10th century) translated by A.J.Arberry (1905-73)

Commissioned by Jeremy Backhouse and the Vasari Singers for their 25th Anniversary
First performed by the Vasari Singers, directed by Jeremy Backhouse, at St John’s, Smith Square, London on 15 May 2005

A Prayer of St Bernard of Clairvaux

2 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text: (?) St Bernard of Clairvaux (c.1090-1153)

Commissioned by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the foundation of Beaulieu Abbey
First performed by Chapelle du Roi, directed by Alistair Dixon, at Beaulieu Abbey on 29 August 2004

Salve Regina 2

13 mins

for SSAATTBB unaccompanied

Texts: Antiphon to the Blessed Virgin Mary, (?)Richard Pynson (d.1530), Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1343-1400)/William Wordsworth (1770-1850) and Anonymous (13th century)/Peter Davidson

Ave Maria

6 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text: The Angelic Salutation

Commissioned by the Exon Singers
First performed by the Exon Singers, directed by Matthew Owens, at Buckfast Abbey on 28 July 2004

Thomas, Jewel of Canterbury

8 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text: 14th-century English (from Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, MS 512)

Commissioned by Bill Packer for the choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, in memory of Paddy Hadley, Precentor of Caius 1946-73
First performed by Gonville and Caius College Choir, directed by Dr Geoffrey Webber, on 8 June 2004

Te Deum

7 mins

for five solo voices (AATTB) and unison choir (S/A + T/B)

Text by (?)Niceta of Remisiana (4th century)

Commissioned by The Clerks’ Group
First performed by The Clerks’ Group, directed by Edward Wickham, at the Newbury Spring Festival on 9 May 2004

Preces and Responses

7 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Commissioned by the Very Revd. Graham Forbes, Provost of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh
First performed by St Mary’s Cathedral Choir, directed by Matthew Owens, on 21 November 2003

O Doctor optime

3 mins

for SSATB unaccompanied

Text: Magnificat Antiphon at First and Second Vespers, Feast of St Thomas Aquinas (The name of any other Doctor of the Church may be substituted for that of St Thomas)

Written for a BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship broadcast
First performed by the Choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, directed by Dr Geoffrey Webber, on 5 March 2003

Ane Sang of the Birth of Christ

4 mins

for SATB and organ

Text by (?)John Wedderburn (c.1500-1556)

Written for Matthew Owens and the Choir of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh
First performed by St Mary’s Cathedral Choir, directed by Matthew Owens, on 22 December 2002

Salus aeterna

3 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text: Sequence for Advent Sunday

Commissioned by Oakham School
First performed by Oakham School Chapel Choir, directed by David Woodcock, on 1 December 2002

The Lord’s Prayer

3 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text: Matthew 6:9-13 translated by Miles Coverdale (1487-1569)

Written for Benjamin Nicholas and the choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
First performed by Tewkesbury Abbey School Choir, directed by Benjamin Nicholas, on 12 June 2002

A Prayer of King Henry VI

3 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text by King Henry VI (1421-1471)

Commissioned by Oakham School
First performed by Oakham School Chapel Choir, directed by David Woodcock, on 28 June 2002

O thou that art the light

3 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text by St Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

Written for Benjamin Nicholas and the choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
First performed by Tewkesbury Abbey School Choir, directed by Benjamin Nicholas, on 12 July 2001

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Truro Service)

7 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Commissioned for Andrew Nethsingha and the Choir of Truro Cathedral by Mrs. Judith Rowe in memory of her husband Peter
First performed by Truro Cathedral Choir, directed by Andrew Nethsingha, on 5 October 2001

Edinburgh Mass

13 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Commissioned by the Very Revd. Graham Forbes, Provost of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh
First performed by St Mary’s Cathedral Choir, directed by Matthew Owens, on 22 November 2001

Salve Regina

5 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text: Antiphon to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Written for Andrew Nethsingha and the Choir of Truro Cathedral
First performed by Truro Cathedral Choir, directed by Andrew Nethsingha, on 25 March 2001

Creator of the stars of night

4 mins

for SATB and organ

Text: Anonymous (7th century) translated by JM Neale (1818-1866) and adapted by the editors of the New English Hymnal

Commissioned by Matthew Owens for the Choir of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh
First performed by St Mary’s Cathedral Choir, directed by Matthew Owens, on 3 December 2000

Cecilia Virgo

8 mins

for 6S6A6T6B

Text: Anonymous (16th century)

Commissioned by the BBC for the BBC Singers
First performed by the BBC Singers, directed by Stephen Cleobury, in Canterbury Cathedral on 26 October 2000

Hymn to the Trinity (Honor, Virtus et Potestas)

6 mins

for SATB unaccompanied

Text: Sixth Respond at Matins, Trinity Sunday

Commissioned by Chapelle du Roi
First performed by Chapelle du Roi, directed by Alistair Dixon, at the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick on 11 July 2000