British organist and conductor of international renown Anna Lapwood, a leading figure of the new classical generation followed by over 3 million people on social media, unveils her very first choral album, Arise, Shine.On this album, Anna Lapwood conducts the Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, marking the end of her tenure as Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge.This album is a deeply personal project, highlighting the close bond between Anna and the choir, as well as her commitment to supporting students.The album offers a rich and varied program, including two original compositions by Anna, "Arise, Shine" and "An Irish Blessing," written as a tribute to special people and key moments during her time with the Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge.The tracklist reflects Anna's fascination with contrasting interpretations of sacred texts, pairing works such as "Ubi Caritas" by Maurice Duruflé and Ola Gjeilo, and "O Sacrum Convivium" by Olivier Messiaen and Lucy Walker.
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