Judith Bingham: Choral Music
Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens
Hyperion CDA 67909
Writing fluently and with a fine ear for text and balance, Bingham has produced a steady flow of choral works over the last ten years, many receiving their first outing on this well-recorded disc. There are many striking textures, such as the 'Lamb of God' section of what is the composer's third Missa brevis, but these all seem to spring up organically, giving the impression that nothing is done merely for effect. The Wells boys, men and - in one piece - girls acquit themselves with distinction.
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