Christ is Born of Maiden Fair is a rhythmic yet flowing Christmas choral work that will appeal to a wide range of choirs. David Matthews skilfully manipulates the modal sound-world to create music that hints at the medieval while maintaining an essentially contemporary sound.

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 of contemporary composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.


Moments Of Vision

by David Matthews

Published 10 August 2011

Moments of Vision brings together six unaccompanied choral pieces, each composed by David Matthews as gifts to friends. The music sets poems by Gerard Manley Hopkins, John Keats, DH Lawrence, Geofrrey Hill and Thomas Hardy. Ideal as a concert suite or as individual pieces.

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 of contemporary composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.