Philip W. J. Stopford

Such beautiful words deserve to be set to equally beautiful music, and here the textures unfold and the piece blossoms from bar one to the end. Starting in two parts and organically growing to seven,...

Stopford's Ave Verum is scored for SATB divisi a cappella, but is simple and effective. With sustained and powerfully intense harmony, this motet is beautifully crafted and measured. Duration: ca. 3:3...

This setting of the famous Psalm 121 text is gentle, thoughtful and tuneful, and is a beautiful anthem at a service, a concert, or for a special occasion. Rich sonorities and lovely arched phrases mak...

Diese zeitlose Hymne wird hier in diesem meisterhaften Arrangement von Philip Stopford präsentiert. Dynamische und farbliche Kontraste machen es zu einem Vergnügen zu singen und zu hören. Das obligate...

So schöne Worte verdienen es, mit ebenso schöner Musik vertont zu werden, und hier entfalten sich die Texturen und das Stück blüht vom ersten bis zum letzten Takt auf. Die Musik ist dazu bestimmt, die...

Originally written as a solo work, this unison setting for treble voices and organ depicts Mary standing at the foot of the cross. In the music, the falling phrases represent Mary's weeping - and the...

Echoing the setting of Gustav Holst, here is a new tune to some very familiar words with a new melody and a poignant, beautiful harmonization. May be performed with either piano or organ. Duration: ca...

This famous text receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colourful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will...

May the road rise to meet you' des britischen Komponisten und Dirigenten Philip Stopford hier in der dreistimmigen Fassung für Frauenchor. Hell, klar und transparent im Klang ist dieser Chorsatz perfe...

Featuring invigorating vocal lines and a brilliant keyboard accompaniment, this exuberant work will be a welcome addition to any festival program! Easily learned and dramatic in performance, it is ide...

Diese bekannte gälische Melodie, die für den Chor der St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast geschrieben wurde, wird von Sopranstimmen gesungen und von Alt-, Tenor- und Bassstimmen sowie einer fließenden Flö...

Famously set to music by Thomas Tallis, and taking words from the gospel of John, If Ye Love Me is a fresh attempt at this famous passage of scripture. Rich harmonies will resonate in your performance...

This famous text receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colourful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will...

Soft, expressive and thought provoking phrasing shape this lovely setting for unaccompanied voices. With an interesting use of the 5/8 time signature, the melody flows endlessly and effortlessly. Avai...

A new and simple arrangement of the famous prayer joins the existing repertoire with rich harmony and strong melodic line. Performance Time: Approx. 1:40

An absolutely stunning setting of the familiar blessing! The purity of the vocal lines transition seamlessly through several key centers, building to a soaring high point before gently receding to the...

Reverberating with subtle nuance, this artful set of breathtaking sacred texts is essential repertoire for the a cappella choir. Like a delicate watercolour of sounds these pieces offer a study in ton...

The saplings grow through summer from spring. My love gave them roots and now gives them wings. The warm text enhances the beautiful music of this touching anthem that is a wonderful choice for Mother...

The famous English hymn celebrates the wonders of nature and God's blessings, and this flowing setting by Philip Stopford perfectly portrays the gentle spirit of the text. Available separately: SATB,...

A lyrical setting with superb, flowing melodic lines, this simple and classic work will enhance the sound and performance of any choir and uplift every listener!

The famous English hymn celebrates the wonders of nature and God's blessings, and this flowing setting by Philip Stopford perfectly portrays the gentle spirit of the text. Available separately: SATB,...

This setting of Psalm 100 absolutely sparkles with joy! With a buoyant feeling of one throughout, the English choral tradition is clearly evident as the music vividly portrays the text whether declama...

This anthem speaks to the history and diversity of congregational life as they join together in worship.

Scored for SATB and organ, this is a beautiful and intense musical description of the journey of the Magi to the stable in Bethlehem. The opening suggests a long, tedious camel ride following the star...