Bob Chilcott, composer of 'God So Loved the World,' was a tenor with the King's Singers for twelve years before focusing primarily on composition since 1997.
Composition History
The album's concept originated from the premiere of Noah Roloff's motet, 'Herr, mach mich zu einem Werkzeug deines Friedens,' which Yannick Schwencke, a tenor in the choir, felt deserved more than a single performance.
Composition History
John Rutter's 'A Ukrainian Prayer' was composed in early 2022 as his personal response to the global tragedy of the war in Ukraine.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded on January 26-27, 2024, at the Christuskirche Mannheim in Germany.
Composition History
Charles-Valentin Alkan's 'Paix à la paix' was lost for 150 years after being submitted to a competition for the 1867 Paris World Exhibition and was only rediscovered by chance in 2013.
Compositional Technique
Noah Roloff's motet 'Herr, mach mich zu einem Werkzeug deines Friedens' concludes with the central phrase translated into English, Russian, Hebrew, and Arabic to express a global need for peace.
Performer Biography
Yannick Schwencke, the conductor of Kammerchor Voces Palatinæ, was a tenor in the choir that premiered Noah Roloff's motet and is nearing completion of his Master's degree in choral conducting.
