Washington National Cathedral New American Choral Music series
The Choral Music of Gary Davison
Christopher Betts, organ
Washington National Cathedral Girl Choristers
Cathedra vocal ensemble, Michael McCarthy, director

Gary Davison, a native of the Southwestern United States, has found favor with performers, critics and audiences alike for the idiomatic expression and freshness of voice in his writing. His primary focus is in the choral medium, for which he has earned recognition as one of North America’s leading composers in the refined Anglican choral tradition. Mr. Davison’s work has been described as “persuasive … imaginative and polished … sumptuous and engaging” (The Washington Post), “seductive and spirited … smooth, flexible and clear, allowing the music to shine from within” (Hamburger Abendblatt, Germany), as well as “breathtaking and exquisite … exactly the kind of rewarding challenge singers love best.” (The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians).

Performed by the professional choir Cathedra (Michael McCarthy, director) and the Washington National Cathedral Girls Choir, this release is the fourth in the acclaimed series, “New American Choral Music” from the Washington National Cathedral.

1. Benedicite, omnia opera Domini (from Thornapple Service)
2. Jubilate Deo (from A Lovett Trilogy)
3. Most glorious Lord of life
4. Christ hath a garden
5. Our thanks we give for love and hope (CATHEDRAL VIEW)

Mount Saint Alban Communion Service
6. Kyrie eleison
7. Gloria in excelsis
8. Sanctus
9. Be known to us
10. Agnus Dei
11. Phos hilaron (from Saint Kilda Service)
12. Psalm 67: Deus misereatur
13. Psalm 121: Levavi oculos

Saint Francis Canticles
14. Magnificat
15. Nunc dimittis

16. A Chorister’s Prayer
17. Light, Love, Life
18. Hymn of Praise: An Encomium to the Almighty
19. God be in my head