Matthew Martin: O Oriens. and organ: Gemischter Chor mit Klavier/Orgel

Commissioned for the Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral, this superb festive choral work brings together the traditional French melody of Veni, veni Emmanuel with the Advent Antiphon O Oriens. The relatively accessible choral linesare underpinned by a wonderfully majestic organ accompaniment, which exhibits Matthew Martin’s genius for creating a new sound-world from the perfect balance of tradition and innovation. O Oriens is suitable for Advent servicesand concerts and would be an ideal choice for choirs performing in vast acoustics.