Henry Aldrich: Sacred Choral Music II

Priest, architect and composer Henry Aldrich was a key figure in the musical life of 17th century Oxford. This second album of his sacred choral music includes verse and full anthems, choral arrangements, recompositions, and occasional music.

“Aldrich’s personal involvement with the composition and performance of music for services in Christ Church Cathedral is an indication of his interest and commitment to the shaping of music in liturgy during the years following the Restoration. Aldrich’s most important contribution to the music of the late seventeenth century is his recompositions… From these works, we gain valuable insights into Aldrich’s compositional inspirations which are firmly rooted in pre-existing, familiar models.”
Dr Dean Jobin-Bevans, Professor of Music at Lakehead University, Canada