Composed in 1949 Jean Langlais' (1907-1991) Three Prayers op. 65 for Medium Voice and Organ – republished here in their complete version – can also be performed by a Choir in unison and accompanied by the Harmonium or Piano. While Marcel Dupré's training allowed Langlais to acquire brilliant virtuosity as an organist it was never an end in itself: for the composer the key word was simplicity. Testaments to a strong faith the Three Prayers reveal a sense of concision and a search for purity not incompatible with the sonic refinement of an intense expressiveness. TheAve verum which highlights the real presence of Christ during the Eucharist radiates a serene clarity. The Ave maris Stella alternates exaltation and appeasement  ('Break the chains of guilt bring light to the blind'). The first two pieces use the French translation of the Latin liturgical text while the third – Tantum ergo – offers the two versions in alternation. The entire cycle expresses the fulfilment that is found in simplicity.

Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. Puccini wrote the short Requiem – actually the setting of the antiphon to the Introit of the Mass for the Dead – as a commission for the publisher Giulio Ricordi for the fourth anniversary of the death of Giuseppe Verdi, which occurred on _x000D_27 January 1905. Today the work is often performed, since this setting for three voices can be easily performed by amateur choirs and requires only a viola and a harmonium (or organ) as accompanying instruments. / Musique religieuse / Répertoire / Choeur STB, Alto Solo et Orgue

Lullay my liking is scored for accompanied two-part choir allowing for various upper-/lower-voice combinations: two-part trebles or sopranos upper voices only (S/A) or men only (T/B). If performed by a four-part choir sopranos and tenors should read the upper line and altos and basses read the lower. The keyboard part can be played on piano or organ or harp.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 excitingvariety of styles.Graham Ross (b. 1985) is Director of Music and Fellow of Clare College Cambridge and Principal Conductor and co-founder of the Dmitri Ensemble. A composer and conductor of a wide range of repertoire he has had works performed throughout Europe and beyond. He has recorded many rarely performed and newly composed works including pieces by Ralph Vaughan Williams (Albion Records); James MacMillan Judith Bingham and Giles Swayne (Naxos); and Imogen Holst (Harmonia Mundi). He guest-conducts throughout the UK and abroad with recent engagements in Palestine Australia Nigeria Denmark Aldeburgh and Glyndebourne. As a composer recent performances have been given by among others Aurora Orchestra Australian Chamber Orchestra comedian Barry Humphries BBC Concert Orchestra Choir of London City of London Sinfonia National Youth Choir of Great Britain O Duo and the Solstice Quartet.

Lullay, my liking is scored for accompanied two-part choir, allowing for various upper-/lower-voice combinations: two-part trebles or sopranos, upper voices only (S/A), or men only (T/B). If performed by a four-part choir, sopranos and tenors should read the upper line, and altos and basses read the lower. The keyboard part can be played on piano or organ, or harp. 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. Graham Ross (b. 1985) is Director of Music and Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and Principal Conductor and co-founder of the Dmitri Ensemble. A composer and conductor of a wide range of repertoire, he has had works performed throughout Europe and beyond. He has recorded many rarely performed and newly composed works, including pieces by Ralph Vaughan Williams (Albion Records) - James MacMillan, Judith Bingham and Giles Swayne (Naxos) - and Imogen Holst (Harmonia Mundi). He guest-conducts throughout the UK and abroad, with recent engagements in Palestine, Australia, Nigeria, Denmark, Aldeburgh and Glyndebourne. As a composer, recent performances have been given by, among others, Aurora Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, comedian Barry Humphries, BBC Concert Orchestra, Choir of London, City of London Sinfonia, National Youth Choir of Great Britain, O Duo and the Solstice Quartet. / Choeur A 2 Parties Et Orgue

Motet after Friedrich Rückert for Double Male Choir (Organ ad lib.). Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. At first described as a 'religious song' by Schumann, the motet 'Verzweifle nicht' could be heard with organ accompaniment for the first time on 4 July 1850 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the University's St. Pauli choral society in Leipzig. He wrote the organ version specifically for this performance for he had originally planned an orchestral accompaniment. That, however, could only be completed later and was eventually premiered in 1853. In a letter to Schumann, Herrmann Langer, the conductor of both world premieres, mentioned 'the wonderful effect which the same has produced' and that, to him, 'the motet was one of the most stimulating and inspiring creations in male-voice literature'./ Répertoire / Chœur d'Hommes [TTBB/TTBB] et Orgue ad lib.