Paul Stanhope: Requiem
It was a pleasure to relive Paul Stanhope’s Requiem in the studio in preparation for this release.
Paul Stanhope is a composer, conductor and educator, and a former Musical Director of Sydney Chamber Choir. This world premiere recording of his profoundly moving Requiem features Sydney Chamber Choir with soloists Chloe Lankshear and Richard Butler and a top-flight wind ensemble plus harp and percussion under the baton of Sam Allchurch.
Interweaving the traditional mass texts with contemporary poetry by female poets, the work offers an uplifting and ultimately life-affirming music experience that brings together consolation, connection to country, commemoration and celebration.