Herbert Howells was arguably the most important and respected composer of sacred choral music in 20th-century Britain. His choral works are always seen in connection with his significant contribution to the Anglican tradition, but his settings of secular texts are no less remarkable. This album offers an excellent introduction to these works, including two pieces newly arranged for this recording by pianist Iain Farrington.

Tracklisting:

Herbert Howells (1892 – 1983)

1. King David (new arrangement by Iain Farrington)

2. A Maid peerless

3. Walking in the snow

4. Good counsel

5. Inheritance

6. The scribe

7. A New Year Carol

8. Sine nomine, Op 37 (new arrangement by Iain Farrington)

9. The summer is coming

10. Irish wren song

11. The shadows

12. Creep afore ye gang

13. Before me, careless lying

14. In youth is pleasure