Cappella Nova release their second album of premiere recordings of new works by Scottish composer James MacMillan.
Cappella Nova follow on from their “undeniably beautiful” (The Financial Times) Linn debut, MacMillan: Tenebrae, with their second volume of choral works by the leading contemporary composer. The outstanding Scottish group have a unique relationship with James MacMillan, the composer having written several works for them. All of the tracks are premiere recordings, recorded under the supervision of MacMillan, whose fascinating conversation with Rebecca Tavener on his new works are included here.
Who are these Angels? includes the last of the Strathclyde Motets, seven of which were included on Tenebrae. Also included is the mass James MacMillan wrote specifically for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Scotland in September 2010, sung by over 150,000 people.
And lo, the Angel of the Lord
04:40
Qui meditabitur (Strathclyde Motet)
05:25
O Radiant Dawn (Strathclyde Motet)
04:17
Lux aeterna (Strathclyde Motet)
03:44
Os mutorum (Strathclyde Motet)
04:28
Bring us, O Lord
06:03
Canticle of Zachariah (Strathclyde Motet)
03:42
Benedictus Deus
05:18
Advent Antiphon
04:23
Pascha nostrum immolatus est (Strathclyde Motet)
04:22
Who are these Angels?
05:52
Think of how God loves you
02:30
Benedicimus Deum caeli (Strathclyde Motet)
03:02
Mass of Blessed John Henry Newman – I. Kyrie
01:18
Mass of Blessed John Henry Newman – II. Gloria
02:45
Mass of Blessed John Henry Newman – III. Sanctus
02:01
Mass of Blessed John Henry Newman – IV. Acclamations
00:50
Mass of Blessed John Henry Newman – V. Agnus Dei
01:57
Tota pulchra es
04:33