To honour Orlando Gibbons in the 400th year of his death, ORA Singers will perform and record a special programme featuring a number of his anthems and songs. We have also commissioned five of the finest contemporary composers to write ‘reflections' on the anthems featured.
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Situation
2025 marks the 400th year of Orlando Gibbons death. As a towering figure of English Renaissance music, ORA would like to shine a light on and create a record of his small but influential oeuvre by recording a number of his full anthems and a selection of songs from 'The Hymnes & Songs of the Church'. As we approach our target of 100 commissions in 10 years, we will also take this opportunity to commission a series of contemporary reflections that demonstrate the modern resonances of this music.
Solution
ORA will record a fourth volume of its ‘Renaissance Gems & Reflections’ series, focussing on the music of Orlando Gibbons. The programme will showcase some wonderful music both old and new, incorporating a series of specially commissioned reflections from: Marco Galvani - Hosannah to the son of David Nicola LeFanu - O Lord, in thy wrath Cecilia McDowall - O clap your hands Will Todd - Veni creator Harry Baker will also provide new jazz harmonisations of the hymn verses interspersed throughout.
