Composer(s): Bingham, Judith
Label: Naxos
Series: Organ Encyclopedia
Genre: Chamber Music; Instrumental
Period: Contemporary
Catalogue No: 8.574251
Barcode: 747313425174
Release Date: 03/2021

BINGHAM, J.: Organ Music, Vol. 2 - Heaven and Earth / Vanished London Churches / Roman Conversions (Winpenny, Hammarström)

Judith Bingham is established as one of the foremost British composers writing for the organ. The powerfully atmospheric and evocative music in this recording richly demonstrates her gift for creating compelling works which draw inspiration from a broad range of historical, literary and artistic sources. The Åkerman & Lund organ of Västerås Cathedral is the perfect vehicle for this colourful programme, and both Heaven and Earth and Eternal Procession for two organs also feature the cathedral’s Fredriksborg choir organ. Tom Winpenny’s acclaimed recording of Bingham’s Jacob’s Ladder and other works for organ can be heard on Naxos 8.572687.

Tracklist

Bingham, Judith
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Hammarström, Johan (organ)
1Heaven and Earth07:30
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Hammarström, Johan (organ)
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
2Opening: Candlelight01:38
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
3I. St. Michael's, Crooked Lane in Candlewick ward02:29
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
4II. St. Swithin, Candlewright Street: London Stone01:57
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
5III. St. John Zachary: Midsummer’s Day02:21
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
6IV. The first St. Stephen, Walbrook, invisible above the ruins of the Mithraeum02:31
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
7V. The body of St. Edmund is brought to St. Gregory by St. Paul’s for safety, in 101601:22
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
8VI. Old St. Paul’s, 1666: Firelight02:56
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Bingham, Judith
Bingham, Judith - Arranger
Winpenny, Tom - Arranger
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
9Bright Spirit (arr. J. Bingham, T. Winpenny for organ)07:12
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Bingham, Judith
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Hammarström, Johan (bell)
10Kalmar Rising: I. The past beneath our feet06:57
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Hammarström, Johan (bell)
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
11I. —03:06
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
12II. —01:57
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
13III. —01:44
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
14I. San Clemente: a Mithraic temple lies under two medieval churches04:29
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
15II. Bernini's Daphne and Apollo03:40
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
16III. The Sleeping Hermaphrodite02:32
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
17IV. William Shelley, son of an English poet is transformed into seed and flowers04:46
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
18V. Porta Alchemica03:54
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
19Mountain Music06:33
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Hammarström, Johan (organ)
20Missa brevis V, "Behold the Sea": Voluntary, "Eternal Procession"03:31
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Hammarström, Johan (organ)

Total Playing Time: 01:13:05