This album features twenty works composed entirely by women, telling a different story of the nativity that aligns with Somerville College's distinctive origins.
Compositional Technique
The album is structured into three sections, narrating the nativity story from the build-up to Christmas, to Jesus's birth, and the ensuing celebrations.
Interpretation
Each section of the album includes a solo organ work based on a familiar Christmas hymn, recognizing the importance of the organ at Oxford.
Performer Biography
Somerville College Choir is the only College Choir at Oxford that sings primarily secular events, consisting of choral scholars and volunteers.
Performer Biography
Will Dawes is a member of the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Stile Antico, which has won numerous international awards and been nominated for three GRAMMYs.
Recording & Production
Many of the pieces on this album are world premiere recordings.
Performer Biography
Will Dawes, the conductor, is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, an award for significant contributions to the music profession.
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