Peter R. Hallock, who composed over 300 works, does not consider himself a composer, stating that when he picks up a text, the music is already there and he just writes it down.
Recording & Production
This recording is the first of the office of Compline made since the compact disc "Feathers of Green Gold" was released in 1994, and it honors the memory of past choir members.
Cultural Impact
Today, the Compline service at Saint Mark's still draws hundreds of attendees, mostly young, and thousands listen to live broadcasts or recorded podcasts, inspiring over fifty similar groups in the US and Canada.
Composition History
Richard T. Proulx's large-scale anthem "In Praise of Music" was commissioned by The Compline Choir for its 50th anniversary celebration and features choir, French horn, and tabor.
Cultural Impact
The Compline service at Saint Mark's, initially with low attendance, became immensely popular after weekly radio broadcasts began in 1962 and an influx of young people during the 'Summer of Love' in 1967.
Composer Biography
Peter R. Hallock, a mystic, countertenor, composer, organist, and liturgist, is deeply connected to Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle, where he introduced audiences to the countertenor voice and launched The Compline Choir.
Cultural Impact
The Compline service at Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle was the first regular offering of the office in English in North America, outside of Anglican monasteries.
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