Pre-Order: Sophie Bevan - De Profundis - Choral Works By Parry & Elgar [CD] Tan

Pre-Order: Sophie Bevan - De Profundis - Choral Works By Parry & Elgar [CD] TanThis album brings together major choral works by Hubert Parry and Edward Elgar, reflecting the richness of late nineteenth and early twentieth century British music. At it's centre is Parry's de Profundis, a large scale setting of Psalm 130, widely admired by contemporaries for it's emotional depth, contrapuntal mastery and expressive journey from penitence to hope. Parry's anthem God Is Our Hope and Strength complements it with a grand, confident

her music recalls nature's adaptability

he elevates his artistry to a new level

as in the captivating reel-like rondo theme of his finale

renowned for his distinctive rhythm and slide-heavy style

Thème russe

is presented on double CD

"Strike the Viol"

when he was still serving as organist at St George's Church in Worcester

nothing is as it seems

Hold On Tight 2:35

Both genre-defying

Part of the early independent music movement that started in the late 1970s