Saint Cuthbert (1995)

Oratorio based on the life of the famous Northumbrian Saint

soprano, tenor and baritone soli, chorus, organ and orchestra.

libretto Ben Dunwell

Duration

80 minutes

Additional information

Recorded by The Hallé on MWM CDSP56

Performances

1 June 2001 - Durham Cathedral Hallé Orchestra & Choir, Durham Singers, Northern Sinfonia Chorus conductor - Christopher Austin, soloists - Patricia Rozario, John Hudson, Graeme Danby

December 1996 - Durham Cathedral Durham University Choral Society conductor - James Lancelot

February 1995 - Durham Cathedral conductor - Christopher Austin

Reviews
Hallé Recording
“Will Todd’s striking oratorio . . . brilliantly scored”

Nicholas Williams/ BBC Music Magazine/ 2003

Hallé Recording
“Todd has an extraordinary command of the gestural language of oratorio . . . he has an impressive melodic gift and uses it to excellent effect.”

Ivan Moody/ International Record Review / 2003

Hallé Recording
“Totally impressive music, performance, recording, packaging, everything!”

Neil Horner/ MusicWeb/ 2003