Hawes: Songs of Songs

The composer Patrick Hawes has established a reputation as one of the most popular contemporary English composers working today.

This album of choral and organ works centres on the mystery and beauty of the words of the Old Testament, with stunning performances from Welsh soprano Elin Manahan Thomas and Patrick’s own choral group Conventus, as well as accompaniment from The English Chamber Orchestra.

SIGCD162  59 minutes 35 seconds
'Taking the Old testament as his inspiration, Classic FM's former composer in residence has come up with a new choral disc of mystery and beauty' (Classic FM)