This miniature collection of modern masterpieces is well worth a place in every serious church musician’s choral library: “Jesu! Dulcis Memoria” is a luscious anthem for SATB voices and treble solo alternating between sections a cappella and with organ. Excellent intonation required to wed these exquisite verses. “Prayer for a New Mother” with text by the inimitable American author and sparkling wit Dorothy Parker is for unison voices, or would make an equally provocative and stunning art song for a solo voice. “The Birds” with words by the prolific Anglo-French master Hilaire Belloc is worthy of impeccable performance of the highest rank: “When Jesus Christ was four years old, The angels brought him toys of gold…” This set is a pure jewel to be enjoyed and performed in a variety of creative liturgical and concert settings. |
