This piece by one of Slovakia's leading composers Vladimir Godar, is an exciting addition to Faber Music's new Choral Signature Series. This series presents new or recently composed choral music written by a diverse and eclectic selection of composers. It includes both lighter and more challenging works, and is designed to show that music is a reflection of composer's personalities and backgrounds."

The Manchester Carols is a collection of 12 carols, linked with a gentle, entertaining narration, which reshape and modernize the Christmas story. Its creators wanted to write something that is relevant to and reflects modern society, and which acknowledges the fact that even though someone might not subscribe to the religion behind the Nativity story, they can still appreciate it as an inspiring, magical tale. The carols are for everyone, believers or not and are a popular Christmas choice for choirs looking for a large scale concert piece.
Published as a standalone piece, Mirabile...

An Irish Blessing, a choral arrangement of a much-loved Gaelic blessing, has a gentle, lilting melody which unfolds slowly, beginning in unison and building to a fuller choral texture with a descant by the third verse. The optional flute part adds a folk-like quality and, in addition to the wide dynamic range indicated, further textural variety can be achieved with opportunities for a soloist or small group of singers.

The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity...

An Irish Blessing, a choral arrangement of a much-loved Gaelic blessing, has a gentle, lilting melody which unfolds slowly, beginning in unison and building to a fuller choral texture with a descant by the third verse. The optional flute part adds a folk-like quality and, in addition to the wide dynamic range indicated, further textural variety can be achieved with opportunities for a soloist or small group of singers.

The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity...

A brand new additional to Faber's wonderful new series, entitled Choral Signature Series which presents new or recently composed choral music written by a diverse and eclectic selection of composers.
Matthew Martin was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford and the Royal Academy of Music. He subsequently held positions at New College, Oxford and Canterbury Cathedral before moving to Westminster Cathedral as assistant Master of Music in 2004. He is active as a composer, organ recitalist, improviser and conductor.