Epiphoni presents a ravishing programme of choral classics from Poland: almost all from the 20th century, they recount the journey of Jesus. The opening Psalm (in English) reminds us that Jesus came from a Jewish background. There follows the angel’s visit to Mary, Jesus’ ministry, his suffering on the cross, and it ends with the proclamation of Jesus’ victory over death. Many of the composers have become well known, including some women composers, set in the dramatic space of St Martin’s.

Programme

Marek Jasiński – Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)
Andrzej Koszewski – Angelus Domini
Paweł Łukaszewski – Ave Maria
Szymon Godziemba-Trytek – Beatus vir
Paweł Łukaszewski – Crucem tuam adoramus, Domine 
Weronika Ratusińska – Adoratio crucis
Dominik Puk – Vidi aquam
Michał Malec – Salve Regina
Romuald Twardowski – Alleluia
Mielczewski – Jubilate Domino
Maciej Żółtowski – Victimae paschali laudes
Józef Świder – Cantus gloriosus

Performers

Epiphoni Consort
Tim Reader Conductor 
Rupert Jeffcoat Organ 

Part of the Joy & Devotion Festival of Polish Sacred Music