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Carson Cooman: Sacred Choral MusicChoir of Royal Holloway, University of London Chorus/Choir, Samuel Rathbone Organ
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American composer Carson Cooman, born in 1982, has had an extraordinarily productive career; by the time he was 25, his opus numbers were in the mid-700s. He has written in a broad range of genres, including operas, musicals, orchestral, chamber, keyboard, vocal, and choral music. This selection of sacred choral music, some a cappella and some with organ accompaniment, dates from 2002 to 2006. The pieces are arranged according to the order of the liturgical year. Cooman's choral writing is comfortably situated in the mainstream of late twentieth century British and American traditions. It's possible to hear echoes of John Rutter, William Mathias, and Morten Lauridsen in his harmonic language and general style—it's tonally rich, with clear text setting and an immediately appealing sound. While it may not break any new ground (which should certainly not be demanded of a composer's works written when he was in his early twenties), it is always skillfully, confidently and inventively executed, and it has a rhythmic vitality and drive that make it very attractive. While he includes some standard Biblical and hymn texts, Cooman has broad and deep literary tastes and sets some intriguing poetry. These anthems, motets, and carols were all commissioned by experienced and accomplished choirs, and since Cooman takes full advantage of their skills, the level of difficulty puts most of the pieces outside the range of the average parish choir. The Choir of Royal Holloway, University, conducted by Rupert Gough and accompanied by organist Samuel Rathbone, sings with clarity and expressiveness. Naxos' sound is only adequate—a little boomy and distant. © Stephen Eddins, All Music Guide
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Carson Cooman ComposerAdam Lay Ybounden, for chorus & organ, Op.576 Work |
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| 1 | Adam Lay Ybounden, for chorus & organ, Op.576 | 1:57 | $0.99 | |||
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| 2 | In the Beginning Was the Word, for chorus & organ, Op.161 | 2:43 | $0.99 | |||
Carson Cooman ComposerA Cosmic Prayer, for chorus, Op.460 Work |
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| 3 | A Cosmic Prayer, for chorus, Op.460 | 2:55 | $0.99 | |||
Carson Cooman ComposerNew World Carols: An American Christmas Triptych, for chorus & organ, Op.515 Work
Samuel Rathbone Organ,
Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London Chorus/Choir,
Charlotte Nettleship Alto
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| 4 | 1.Do You Know the Song? | 3:24 | $0.99 | |||
| 5 | 2.In a Lowly Manger Sleeping | 3:46 | $0.99 | |||
| 6 | 3.The Sky Can Still Remember | 4:14 | $0.99 | |||
Carson Cooman ComposerBuilders for Christ, for chorus & organ, Op.498 Work |
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| 7 | Builders for Christ, for chorus & organ, Op.498 | 4:39 | $0.99 | |||
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Rebecca Henning Soprano,
Samuel Rathbone Organ,
Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London Chorus/Choir
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| 8 | O Perfect Life of Love, for chorus & organ, Op.361 | 3:34 | $0.99 | |||
Carson Cooman ComposerPremat Mundus, for voice & chorus, Op.597 Work
Samuel Rathbone Organ,
Richard Rowntree Tenor,
Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London Chorus/Choir
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| 9 | Premat Mundus, for voice & chorus, Op.597 | 2:31 | $0.99 | |||
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Samuel Rathbone Organ,
Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London Chorus/Choir,
Fiona Hunt Soprano,
Tom Cockett Tenor
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| 10 | The Way, the Truth, the Life, for chorus & organ, Op.381 | 3:31 | $0.99 | |||
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| 11 | God, You Move Among Us, for chorus & organ, Op.657 | 2:55 | $0.99 | |||
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| 12 | Easter Triuimph! Easter Joy!, for chorus & organ, Op.585 | 3:37 | $0.99 | |||
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Rebecca Henning Soprano,
Samuel Rathbone Organ,
Rebecca Newman Alto,
Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London Chorus/Choir
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| 13 | 1.Kyrie | 2:45 | $0.99 | |||
| 14 | 2.Gloria | 1:25 | $0.99 | |||
| 15 | 3.Sanctus | 1:59 | $0.99 | |||
| 16 | 4.Agnus Dei | 2:59 | $0.99 | |||
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| 17 | I Will Pour Out My Spirit, for chorus & organ, Op.683 | 3:41 | $0.99 | |||
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| 18 | Be Present, Holy Trinity, for chorus & organ, Op.586 | 5:08 | $0.99 | |||
Carson Cooman ComposerO Bone Jesu, for chorus & organ, Op.517 Work |
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| 19 | O Bone Jesu, for chorus & organ, Op.517 | 3:27 | $0.99 | |||
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| 20 | Psalm 66 (Be Joyful in God), for chorus & organ, Op.664 | 3:33 | $0.99 | |||
Carson Cooman ComposerThe Lamp of Charity, for chorus, Op.489 Work |
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| 21 | The Lamp of Charity, for chorus, Op.489 | 3:29 | $0.99 | |||
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| 22 | Prayer of Julian of Norwich, for chorus & organ, Op.528 | 2:38 | $0.99 | |||
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| 23 | 1.Magnificat | 4:11 | $0.99 | |||
| 24 | 2.Nunc dimittis | 3:32 | $0.99 | |||









