Charles Harrison, the conductor and organ soloist, is the Organist and Master of the Choristers at Chichester Cathedral, training and directing the Cathedral Choir.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's program brings together texts and music that explore both the frailty leading to war and the triumphs of the human spirit that can emerge from desolation.
Historical Context
The First World War inspired new depths of musical and artistic expression, with composers in England producing works whose poignancy has not diminished over a century.
Historical Context
This recording was released in the centenary year of the 1918 Armistice, reflecting on the human cost of the First World War and subsequent conflicts.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in Chichester Cathedral, UK, across several days in June 2018.
Album & Artwork
The album is released in support of Combat Stress, a charity founded after WWI that provides mental health support to service personnel.
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