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Winchester Cathedral Choir, Andrew Lumsden (conductor), George Castle (organ), Rebecca Bird (soprano), Amelia Bufton Lowe (soprano), Richard Childress (countertenor), Andrew De Silva (bass)» More |
The text of Annunciation is taken from St Luke's Gospel. The words of the Archangel are sung by the main choir, and should build up to a thunderous, awesome theophany. The response of the Mother of God, 'How shall this be ?', comes from a quartet of solo voices set apart, preferably raised in a gallery. By this I have tried to portray her humility, terror and total acceptance, without which the Incarnation could never have taken place.
from notes by William McVicker © 1995
Tavener: Angels & other choral works ‘Song for Athene’ and ‘The Lamb’ are two of the highlights in this collection of some of Tavener’s most enduring choral music.» More |