London Choral Sinfonia, Michael Waldron - GREEN SHADOWS: THE MUSIC OF RICHARD PANTCHEFF (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Green Shadows Fall
02. A Prayer for the King's Majesty
03. On Hearing the Oxford Bells at Eventide
04. Fantasia on Yorkshire Folk Tunes
05. Service of Holy Communion: I. Kyrie
06. Service of Holy Communion: II. Credo
07. Service of Holy Communion: III. Sanctus
08. Service of Holy Communion: IV. Benedictus
09. Service of Holy Communion: V. Agnus Dei
10. Service of Holy Communion: VI. The Lord's Prayer
11. Service of Holy Communion: VII. Gloria
12. Pilgrim's Rest: I
13. Pilgrim's Rest: II
14. Pilgrim's Rest: III
15. Echoes of Lonely Waters
16. Spring Suite (Concerto for Violin & String Orchestra): I. Bourée
17. Spring Suite (Concerto for Violin & String Orchestra): II. Siciliano
18. Spring Suite (Concerto for Violin & String Orchestra): III. Air
19. Spring Suite (Concerto for Violin & String Orchestra): IV. Minuet
20. Spring Suite (Concerto for Violin & String Orchestra): V. Gigue

Green Shadows presents a portrait of British composer Richard Pantcheff, performed by the London Choral Sinfonia under Michael Waldron, joined by acclaimed violinist Jack Liebeck, narrator Alexander Armstrong, and a distinguished cast of soloists. Inspired by the musical and literary world of Ralph Vaughan Williams while remaining unmistakably individual in voice, Pantcheff's music combines rich lyricism, pastoral colour and emotional depth with a thoroughly contemporary perspective. The program ranges from the reflective title work Green Shadows Fall and the intimate A Prayer for the King's Majesty to the virtuosic Fantasia on Yorkshire Folk Tunes and the elegant Spring Suite for violin and string orchestra, both featuring Jack Liebeck, alongside the radiant Service of Holy Communion, chamber works for oboe, and the evocative narrated concert piece On Hearing the Oxford Bells at Eventide. Following three acclaimed recordings devoted to Pantcheff's music, Green Shadows offers a fresh perspective on one of Britain's most distinctive contemporary composers, performed by the ensemble hailed by Gramophone Magazine as fast becoming the go-to champions for contemporary British choral music.