Awake, My Soul: Choral Works by Gary Davison

Experience the captivating choral works of Gary Davison with this stunning album, featuring the composer's most ambitious work to date: the Missa pro defunctis. This powerful and moving nine-movement Requiem is set to the full liturgical Latin text, offering a profound and immersive listening experience. The album also includes several other notable pieces, such as "Awake, My Soul," "Most High," and "Glorious God," each showcasing Davison's unique compositional voice and mastery of choral writing. Performed by the renowned Wells Cathedral Choir under the direction of Matthew Owens, with organ accompaniment by David Bednall, this album is a testament to the beauty and power of choral music. Recorded in the acoustically superb setting of Wells Cathedral, the album's 13 tracks span a total duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, providing a rich and varied exploration of Davison's musical landscape. Released on April 27, 2018, by Resonus Classics, this album is a significant addition to the choral repertoire and a testament to Gary Davison's growing reputation as a composer of depth and originality.