O Antiphons

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Seven anthems for Advent, setting Latin and Early English texts; dedicated to Lisa Colton and Edward Wickham. First complete performance: St Catharine’s College Choir, St Catharine’s College Chapel, Cambridge, 12 March 2020.

A recording of this work is available on Resonus, RES10268.

1. Alpha and O (2017) (3′). Text: ‘O Sapientia’. Written for the Choir of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge.

2. In a flame of fire (2017) (3′). Text: ‘O Adonai’. Written for the Choir of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge; premiered by them in the Chapel of St Catharine’s College, 30 November 2017.

3. Our grace (2016) (2′).  Text: ‘O radix Jesse’. Written for the Choir of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge; premiered by them in the Chapel of St Catharine’s College, 27 November 2016.

4. Open the gate (2004) (2′). Text: ‘O clavis David’. Commissioned by Winchester College; premiered by Winchester College Chapel Choir, December 2004. Recording by EXAUDI on NMC D114.

5. Morning star (2017) (2′). Text: ‘O Oriens’. Written for the Choir of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge; premiered by them in the Chapel of St Catharine’s College, 30 November 2017.

6. A cornerstone (2017) (3′). Text: ‘O Rex gentium’. Written for the Choir of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge; premiered by them in the Chapel of St Catharine’s College, 30 November 2017.

7. Trust above all (2018) (4′). Text: ‘O Emmanuel’. Written for the Choir of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge.

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