Julie Cooper, Laura Newey, Oculus Ensemble - Julie Cooper: As Earth Sleeps (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Drift
02. Winter Rain
03. As Earth Sleeps
04. In the Bleak Midwinter (Arr. for Ensemble by Julie Cooper)
05. Pause. Reflect. Renew
06. Silent Night
07. Gaudete (Arr. for Ensemble by Julie Cooper)

As Earth Sleeps is a new EP from composer Julie Cooper, released on Signum Records in November 2026, introducing soprano Laura Newey alongside the Oculus Ensemble under conductor Natalie Murray Beale. The collection of seven tracks celebrates winter as a season of rest and renewal, featuring original compositions alongside reimaginings of traditional carols including In the Bleak Midwinter and Gaudete. Harpist Camilla Pay and cor anglais player Esther Williams feature as guest soloists. Recorded at Angel Studio One and Masterchord Studio in London, this EP continues Julie Cooper's work with the Oculus Ensemble's, following their earlier Albums Continuum and Oculus.