Composer David Lancaster is interested in exploring the distant past and building bridges between the past and present in his music.
Composition History
The piece "Apocalypse" sets the text of the Middle English poem "Pricke of Conscience" in both its original form and a modern translation simultaneously.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible by QR Research Funding from York St John University.
Composition History
The text for "At the Edge of the World" includes new words written by poet Abi Curtis, who imagined the thoughts and feelings of the anchoress Emma Raughton.
Performer Biography
Ex Corde Vocal Ensemble, formed in 2020, consists of professional singers from across the UK, many of whom are alumni of the University of York.
Composition History
The works on this album draw inspiration from medieval artists and craftsmen in York, specifically their beliefs, stories, and ideas preserved in carved stone and painted glass.
Composition History
"At the Edge of the World" documents the life of Emma Raughton, an anchoress who lived in All Saints Church, York, during the early 14th century.
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