This page lists all recordings of Processional, by William Mathias (1934-92) on CD. Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
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Mathias: | Let the people praise thee, O God Jesus College Service, Op. 53 A babe is born In excelsis gloria 'Gloria, Christo paremur cantica' Processional Missa Brevis, Op. 64 Ave verum corpus Carillon All wisdom is from the Lord, Op. 88, No. 3 Lift up your heads Rex Gloriae 'O Nata Lux', Op. 83 Festival Te Deum, Op. 28 'We praise thee, O God' Jubilate Deo, Op. 90, No. 2 'O be joyful in the Lord' |
William Mathias’s ebullient, joyful choral writing, drawing on a variety of musical traditions, is immediately accessible and likeable whilst demonstrating an architectural sophistication that brings it into the top rank of twentieth-century liturgical music. He had a particular flair for brilliance, drama and display, which made his music highly suited to ceremonial and festive occasions; present too in his music is a sense of Celtic mysticism and deep spirituality which enhances such works as ‘All wisdom is from the Lord’ and ‘O nata lux’. This disc includes a comprehensive selection of his works for choir and organ, spanning his wide-ranging musical career and manifold influences. It is performed by Wells Cathedral Choir—recently described in Gramophone magazine as ‘probably the finest English Cathedral choir at the moment’—whose delightfully full-throated, vibrant sound is the perfect vehicle for this repertoire. “Central to this valuable anthology of Mathias's church music is the tautly concentrated Missa brevis of 1973. It’s the outer movements that are most impressive, the Kyrie drawn tensely together in a mesh of tight major and minor intervals, the Agnus Dei uneasily stretching forth towards a still distant eternity.” BBC Music Magazine, June 2009 **** “What shines through this entire programme is Mathias's life-affirming energy and his unquenchable streak of optimism. …these are superbly polished performances that, together with Jonathan Vaughn's jovial accompaniments and lively solos… provide a showcase for one of the late 20th century's more distinctive composers for the church.” Gramophone Magazine, July 2009 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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“If, as the disc’s title seems to suggest, the organ is the star first and foremost here, it’s apt. The St Paul’s organ has got guts and fire in its belly – despite being scheduled for a major overhaul. But then there’s attack and a sense of scale to the whole of this recital, with Huw Williams delivering organ playing writ large (I’m not sure, having said that, any organ could deliver music writ small)” Gramophone Magazine | | | Usually despatched in 8 - 10 working days. |
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“Considering the unique and important place Mathias's music holds in the organ's repertory it's nothing short of scandalous that so little of it is currently available on disc. Hopefully his untimely death last year will prick the consciences of record companies and it's appropriate that a Welsh label has been first to act and nobody could complain about the playing time of this CD (78 mins). Scott is as fine a champion of Mathias's music as any... making it seem so fresh and instinctive... performances which are both authoritative and hugely enjoyable. A fitting tribute to a composer who has a special place in the hearts and minds of organists” Gramophone Magazine | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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