The album supports the Diamond Fund for Choristers, a charitable enterprise aiming to raise £10m to help children from less well-off families become choristers.
Historical Context
The tradition of cathedral music in Britain, which this album celebrates, is described as the country's oldest living cultural heritage, dating back 1400 years.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, across several dates in July and October 2016, and January 2017.
Performer Biography
The St Paul's Cathedral Choir, which has existed for over nine centuries, was re-organised in the late nineteenth century under Sir John Stainer, who ensured proper care for its choristers.
Performer Biography
Alexander Armstrong, who wrote the booklet notes, was a boy chorister at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh and credits his entire career to the knowledge gained there.
Album & Artwork
This album features the St Paul's Cathedral Choir alongside choristers from fifty other cathedral choirs across Britain.
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