Selections from LFCCM 2023’s gala concert, “Blesséd Cecilia”. Composers from across the UK come together in a remarkable collaboration that celebrates 20 years of Christopher Batchelor’s founding and leadership of the LFCCM.

• Programme notes and event information for “Blesséd Cecilia”
• Follow along with the musical score for the Sanctus and Benedictus by watching a video created by David McGregor, composer of the Benedictus

• Introitusfrom Missa Brevis pro BaccalariusSarah Cattley
• Kyrie Eleisonfrom Missa Brevis pro BaccalariusBernard Hughes, Joshua Ballance
• Gloria in excelsis Deofrom Missa Brevis pro BaccalariusJonathan Wikeley, Janet Wheeler, Tim Ambler
• Quomodo cantabimusMichael Finnissy
• Sanctusfrom Missa Brevis pro BaccalariusChristopher Batchelor, Paul Ayres
• Benedictusfrom Missa Brevis pro BaccalariusDavid McGregor
• Pater NosterEdmund Jolliffe
• Agnus Deifrom Missa Brevis pro BaccalariusChristopher Batchelor, Ronald Corp
• Ego sum panis vivusPhilip Moore
• Ave verum corpusDavid Bednall
• Ite, Missa Estfrom Missa Brevis pro BaccalariusRichard Pantcheff
• Christus resurgensPhillip Cooke

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