EDMUND RUBBRA (1901-1986)

premiere recording

1

Song of the Soul (in intimate communication and union with the love of God), Op. 78†

8:40

Four Mediaeval Latin Lyrics, Op. 32*

12:05

for baritone and string orchestra

2

I

Rondel: Allegro vivace e sempre leggiero

2:23

3

II

Plaint: Lento

3:03

4

III

Pastoral: Giocoso

1:19

5

V

Lament: Lento

5:08

Inscape, Op. 122†

16:50

Suite for mixed choir, strings and harp

6

I

Pied Beauty: Andantino, ma con moto

2:51

7

II

The Lantern out of Doors: Lento

6:17

8

III

Spring: Allegro moderato

3:09

9

IV

God's Grandeur: Largo e grandioso -

3:49

10

V

Epilogue: Andantino (con moto)

0:31

premiere recording

11

Veni, creator Spiritus, Op. 130†

7:06

for mixed chorus and brass

premiere recording

Advent Cantata: Natum Maria Virgine, Op. 136*†

11:04

12

Recitative: Lento assai -

2:49

13

Aria (L'istesso tempo) -

1:57

14

Acrostic Hymn: Con moto -

3:17

15

Chorale: Andante e sereno

3:01

Stephen Varcoe baritone*

Richard Hickox

27-28 August 1999