An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Ubi caritas et amor is a simple, reflective anthem for mixed-voice choir and organ. Brian Easdale was educated at Westminster Abbey Choir School and attended the Royal College of Music, where he won the Foli Scholarship for composition. He wrote his first opera, Rapunzel , when only 17, and went on to composer many other dramatic and orchestral works, including the chamber opera The Sleeping Children. The Missa Coventriensis is one of his larger choral works, composed for the consecration of Coventry Cathedral in 1962. Easdale is perhaps most famous for his film music, including Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes, for which he won an Academy Award for best original music score in 1948. 'Ubi Caritas is the work of a craftsman steeped, naturally, in the musical culture of the inter-war years. It commends itself in its quiet yet muscular and expansive response to the text. With minimal divisi, it is within the capability of a good church choir.' - Howard Layfield, Mastersinger / Choeur SATB Et Orgue
SKU: BT.PMC3456
Latin.
A setting of an antiphon for Maunday Thursday, Ubi caritas et amor was written in 1999 in memory of the choral conductor and scholar, Richard H. Trame, SJ. In this motet, Lauridsen subtly adapts the plainchant melody, adorning itwith contrapuntal elaborations that create a glowing nimbus of sound. -- Byron Adams.
SKU: GI.G-9050
UPC: 785147905004. Latin. Text Source: 'Ubi caritas et amor,' Latin, 9th c., alt.
SKU: GI.G-009410
UPC: 641151094106.
SKU: GI.G-10812
Latin. Text Source: Ubi caritas et amor, Latin 9th c.
SKU: GI.G-10865
A collection born in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, Come and Listen offers music for both the happiest and saddest of life’s occasions, the everyday and the special, all blessed with Liam’s Celtic sensibilities. “You Are Not Alone†incorporates Psalm 23 and is suitable for funerals while “Love Will Find You†is a wonderful choice for weddings with either choir or soloist. “Lord of Sorrow, Lord of Shame†and “Ubi Caritas et Amor†will find their place amongst your favorites for Holy Week while “In the Breaking of the Bread†is a lovely and useful communion piece based on the famous Stowe Missal.  .