Judith Bingham's "Choral Music" is a captivating collection of sacred choral works, showcasing her unique compositional voice and deep understanding of the genre. Released on Hyperion in 2013, this album spans a little over an hour and offers a diverse range of pieces that explore themes of faith, hope, and renewal.
The album opens with the two-part "Wells Service," followed by the contemplative "Harvest." Bingham's "Missa brevis 'Awake My Soul'" is a standout piece, divided into four movements that guide the audience through a spiritual journey of ruin, rebuilding, consecration, and forgiveness. Other notable works include the poignant "Lamb of God," the serene "Ave verum corpus," and the reflective "Christmas Past," which is divided into four movements.
The album also features the "Edington Service," a beautiful setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis, and concludes with the uplifting "Our Faith Is a Light." Throughout the album, Bingham's compositions are characterized by their rich harmonies, evocative melodies, and profound emotional depth. "Choral Music" is a testament to Judith Bingham's mastery of the choral form and her ability to create music that resonates with both the heart and the spirit.
Wells Service: I. Cantate DominoJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens, Wells Cathedral Choir
Wells Service: II. Deus misereaturJudith Bingham, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens, Jonathan Vaughn
HarvestJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens, Wells Cathedral Choir
Missa brevis "Awake My Soul": I. A Wasteland. The Ruins of a Sacred Building. Lord, Have MercyJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens, Wells Cathedral Choir
Missa brevis "Awake My Soul": II. "The Rebuilding Begins". GloriaJudith Bingham, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens, Jonathan Vaughn
Missa brevis "Awake My Soul": III. "The Consecration of the House". SanctusJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens, Wells Cathedral Choir
Missa brevis "Awake My Soul": IV. "As We Forgive Them". Lamb of GodJudith Bingham, Finn Lacey, Matthew Owens, Wells Cathedral Choir
The ShepherdJudith Bingham, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens, Jonathan Vaughn
Ave verum corpusJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens, Wells Cathedral Choir
Jesum quaeritis NazarenumJudith Bingham, Finn Lacey, Jonathan Vaughn
Corpus Christi CarolJudith Bingham, Frankie Osborne, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens, Wells Cathedral Choir
Christmas Past: I. HopeJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn
Christmas Past: II. MidnightJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn
Christmas Past: III. The GiftJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn
Christmas Past: IV. Christmas PastJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn
EpiphanyJudith Bingham, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens, Jonathan Vaughn
Edington Service: I. MagnificatJudith Bingham, Matthew Owens, Simon Clulow, Wells Cathedral Choir, Finn Lacey, Jonathan Vaughn
Edington Service: II. Nunc dimittisJudith Bingham, Wells Cathedral Choir, Jonathan Vaughn, Matthew Owens
God Be in My HeadJudith Bingham, Jonathan Vaughn, Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
Our Faith Is a LightJudith Bingham, Matthew Owens, Jonathan Vaughn, Wells Cathedral Choir
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