Vierne : Messe Solennelle
Britten : Rejoice in the Lamb
David Willcocks : A Ceremony of Psalms
Louis Vierne is part of the great tradition of French organist composers that stretches from César Franck to Messiaen. His Messe Solennelle reflects the late Romantic style of French choral music, characterized by rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and a sense of grandeur.
Benjamin Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb is a jubilant cantata for organ, choir and four soloists. Rejoice in the Lamb has been widely recognised for its uniqueness and creativity, incorporating various vocal techniques and textures.
A Ceremony of Psalms is a choral work by David Willcocks, a prominent English choral conductor, and composer. This piece sets excerpts from the Psalms for mixed choir and organ.