Celestial Dawn

Name: Celestial Dawn
SKU: SIGCD714
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Anna Lapwood is a trailblazing musician. Alongside her work as a conductor, Director of Music and pub- lic speaker, she performs an extensive number of organ recitals on some of the greatest instruments across Europe each season. In 2022 she was announced as Associate Artist of the Royal Albert Hall and Artist in Association at BBC Singers.

This album is the second commercial release for these choirs and Anna Lapwood as a conductor. It is a recording of A unique collection of contemporary choral pieces, some newly arranged pieces never before recorded, and some premiere’s of new works.

Directed by Anna Lapwood, The Chapel Choir of Pembroke College has one of the most exciting and varied ranges of choral endeavours among Oxbridge choirs. Alongside their primary responsibility of contributing to worship in the College’s Chapel, they engage in regular artistic collaborations, media appearances and outreach work. The Pembroke College Girls’ Choir was founded in October 2018 and has quickly gained a reputation as one of the UK’s leading girls’ choirs. Made up of 18 girls aged 11–18, the Choir sings twice a week in the College Chapel, as well as regularly singing alongside the Chapel Choir.

★★★★★ Editors Choice “The singers’ vocal blend is impeccable…The sound is traditional but has an entirely novel flavor…An entirely distinctive release that will be treasured by lovers of English choral singing”– AllMusic.com

“The choir’s sound is fresh and supple, the blend sweet and nicely balanced… All phrased with care and musicality – directional without being mannered… There’s a lot of care and affection in this recording, from the program notes to the choice of works and performances. Apart from being an attractive listen hopefully will also prove a valuable resource for other ensembles” – Gramophone

★★★★ “Standout tracks include Roxanna Panufnik’s beautiful setting of Ubi caritas…against a lilting piano accompaniment, and a gorgeous set of evening canticles by Wayne Marshall…radiant phrases allow the girls’ fresh young voices to bloom.” – Choir and Organ

SKU: SIGCD714

Anna Lapwood

The Choirs of Pembroke College, Cambridge

Release date: 8/7/22

Catalogue number: SIGCD714

Barcode: 635212071427

★★★★ “This lovely collection showcases the well-trained and fresh sound of the four-year-old Pembroke College Girls’ Choir. Highlights in an interestingly mixed programme include Wayne Marshall’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimmitis and the premiere of Kristina Arakelyan’s You Know Me“ – BBC Music Magazine

“There is much to applaud on this debut recording by the Pembroke College Girls’ Choir…a particular standout in Eric Whitacre’s haunting ‘The Seal Lullaby'” – Cross Rhythms

“The breadth, maturity, and cohesiveness of the overall sound in both unison and harmonic moments is admirable, and the subtlety, intonation, and balance in the solos from the older members in particular stands out as a marked display of musicianship well beyond their years…a credit to Lapwood’s conducting and leadership, and the girls’ determination and hard work…Bravo Pembroke College Girls’ Choir” – Expressive Audio

[1] Cantique – Nadia Boulanger

[2] Light of the World – John Dankworth

[3] Magnificat – Wayne Marshall

[4] Nunc Dimittis – Wayne Marshall

[5] If With All Your Hearts – Felix Mendelssohn

[6] O Perfect Love – Harry Thacker Burleigh

[7] Ubi Caritas – Roxanna Panufnik

[8] The Seal Lullaby – Eric Whitacre

[9] O That I Once Past Changing Were – Lennox Berkeley

[10] Pie Jesu – Lili Boulanger

[11] Drop, Drop, Slow Tears – Richard Shephard

[12] O For the Wings of a Dove – Felix Mendelssohn arr. Anna Lapwood

[13] Ex Ore Innocentium – John Ireland

[14] You Know Me – Kristina Arakelyan

[15] Ave Maria – Johann Sebastian Bach arr. Charles Gounod

[16] Litany to the Holy Spirit – Ben Ponniah

[17] I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say – James Devor

[18 ]Magnificat (Ely Canticles) – Ben Parry

[19] Nunc Dimittis (Ely Canticles) – Ben Parry