Stabat Mater
Label: Catalog: REGCD481 Format: COMPACT DISC PIKE BEDNALL BENENDEN CHAPEL CHOIR WHITINGThis fourth release on Regent is entirely devoted to compositions by David Bednall and includes the first recording of his Stabat Mater and Ave Maria, both of which were commissioned by Beneden Chapel Choir, as well as his Marian Suite for solo Violin and Organ, written just for this recording. Bednall’s unique setting of the ancient Stabat Mater text telling of Mary’s grief at the foot of the cross on Good Friday is a large-scale work for upper voices and organ, and featuring an extensive part for solo violin. In this recording this is played by the internationally-renowned violinist, Jennifer Pike. In keeping with the Marian theme the disc has a wonderfully-attractive new setting for the same forces of the well-known Ave Maria text. Jennifer Pike also plays a new three-movement Suite for solo Violin and Organ, based on Marian plainchant themes. “…David Bednall is announced as an important and individual voice… This is immensely inspired writing… magnificently captured in this superlative recording.” (Gramophone) Price: $15.99 |