Philip Stopford

"...from the first word I was riveted. I listened to the whole CD at one sitting and travelled the gamut of emotions, to the extent that not only did one track reduce me to tears, but I was an emotional puddle by the end of the CD." - Editors Choice - Organists Review

Track List:
Hosanna to the Son of David
Te Deum
King of Glory, King of Peace
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
God Be In My Head
God So Loved the World
Pater Noster
Spirit of the Living God
A Child is Born in Bethlehem
If Ye Love Me
Ave Maria
Hymn to the Creator
The King of Love
Missa Brevis
Sussex Carol
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (Keble Evening Canticles)
Agnus Dei
For the Beauty of the Earth
Come Down O Love Divine

Track List:
Once in Royal David's City
Love came down at Christmas (flute)
Wexford Carol
I saw three ships
O come O come Emmanuel
A child is born in Bethlehem
Ave Maria
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
Gloria (from the Keble Missa Brevis)
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Sussex Carol
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
Silent Night
Lully Lulla Lullay
We three Kings
Love came down at Christmas (choral)
In the bleak midwinter
Rejoice Rejoice
Logos
A Christmas Blessing

"Stopford's music is well sonorous and well crafted, demonstrating a keen ear and an insiders knowledge of choral texture....the sound(of the choir) is entirely appropriate for this repertory." - American Record Guide

Track List:
Alleluia
A Mother’s Prayer
O Thou Who Camest From Above
Belfast Centenary Eucharist
Morning Has Broken
Jesus Christ the Love That Gives Love
God Be In My Head (2005)
Preces and Responses
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Belfast Evening Canticles)
Creation
Silent Night
We Three Kings
Love Divine
O God the King of Glory
There Is A Green Hill Far Away
Christ the Lord is Risen Again
Final Amen

"This is a superlative CD worthy of every choral music collection. Inspirational singing from one of the top cathedral choirs in the land, coupled with brilliant organ playing by a highly gifted musician on a first-class instrument, provide the perfect vehicle for Phillip's wonderful, fresh music." - Organists' Review June 2013

Track List:
Episocpal Jubilate
Collect for the Queen
Lord's Prayer
Truro Evening Canticles (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis)
Teach me O Lord
The Spirit of the Lord
Ave Regina Coelorum
Do not be afraid
Hope
Drop, drop, slow tears
For the beauty of the earth
Renaissance Jubilate
Born in a stable
Once in royal David's city
Sans Day Carol
I wonder as I wander
Lully, Lulla, Lullay
A Christmas Blessing

Track List:
Love never ends
Teach me O Lord
Hope
Magnificat (Short Service)
Nunc Dimittis (Short Service)
Collect of St Luke
Anima Christi
From thee all skill and science flow
All things bright and beautiful
Ave Verum
Episcopal Jubilate
I have chosen you
O for a thousand tongues
Beatitudes
In the bleak midwinter
Lully lulla lullay
For the beauty of the earth (with piano)
Be thou my vision
My solemn vow
The Lord bless you and keep you
Irish blessing

"These singers - and this marvellous acoustic - are well worth hearing. Their singing leaves no sacred emotion untouched. The clear spacious sound balances choir and organ beautifully." - The American Organist

Track List:
O Magnum Mysterium - Thomas de Victoria
All wisdom cometh from the Lord - Philip Moore
O nata lux - Thomas Tallis
Abendlied - Josef Rheinberger
Set me as a seal - William Walton
Ave verum - William Byrd
Take him earth for cherishing - Herbert Howells
Remember not, Lord, our offences - Henry Purcell
Holy is the true light - William Harris
This have I done for my true love - Gustav Holst
Lay a garland - Robert Pearsall
Miserere Mei Deus - Gregorio Allegri
Keble Missa Brevis: Kyrie - Philip Stopford
Keble Missa Brevis: Sanctus and Benedictus - Philip Stopford
Keble Missa Brevis: Agnus Dei - Philip Stopford
Keble Missa Brevis: Gloria - Philip Stopford

"Stopford has the gift of writing accessible but challenging music capable of being sung by both choirs and congregations. The Ecclesium voices with the glorious Lynda Barrett are instinctively responsive, singing with joy" - Choir and Organ

Track List:
Te Deum for St Polycarp
In the land of the living
O Lord thou hast searched me out and known me
I will lift up mine eyes
The St Patrick's Eucharist
Kyrie Gloria Sanctus Benedictus Agnus Dei Amen
Stabat Mater
Litany
Jesus Saviour of the world
For Mary Mother of our Lord
O Jesus every moment
O God our help in ages past
My solemn vow (duet)
Festival Benedicite
Do not be afraid
Prayer