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Choral music by Annabel Rooney
The Choir of Christ’s College, Cambridge
Gabriel Harley and Edward Lilley* Organists
David Rowland Director
60 in stock
Description
2019 was the 40th anniversary of the admission of women to Christ’s College, Cambridge, and the college choir marked this anniversary with the release of the first CD devoted to the music of Christ’s College alumna, Annabel Rooney. It was also Regent’s first release debuting the works of a female composer.
Annabel Rooney writes beautifully crafted and imaginative works in an expressive modern English style, setting traditional texts in an illuminating, colourful, and creative way; a blossoming talent and an original voice.
Track List
Evening Service (Latin) in D major
Magnificat
3:40 Nunc dimittis
3:00O nata lux
4:50 Bless the Lord
1:13 Hear my prayer, O Lord
2:42Sweet was the song the Virgin sung
3:15 Gaudete
2:02The Lord’s Prayer
2:13 Be still, and know that I am God
3:08Jubilate Deo
3:28 Come, my way, my truth, my life
3:31Misterium mirabile
4:38 Glorificamus Deum
2:06Close thine eyes
3:01 How calmly the evening
2:32Evening Service (Latin) ‘Fourths’*
Magnificat
3:25 Nunc dimittis
2:52Round me falls the night
2:50 Praise ye the Lord
1:38This Infant of Mankind
3:03To her son
5:23Total playing time: 62:04
Production credits
Recorded in the Chapel of Queens’ College, Cambridge on 16/17 March 2018
Recording producer and engineer: Gary Cole.
Assistant engineer: Andrew Gammon
Editing by Myles Eastwood and Gary Cole
Sample audio extracts
Reviews
‘The performances are excellent, with well- balanced and nuanced choral sound, solid solo singing, and stirring organ work. I want to hear more of Annabel Rooney’s compositions. ’ American Record Guide September 2019
‘… these committed performances left me wanting to look out for more from Annabel Rooney.’ ★★★ Organists’ Review September 2019
