Alexandra McPhee; Nina Vinther; Oliver Martin-Smith; Ciaran Yeo; Oliver Morrell; St Albans Cathedral Girls Choir; Lay Clerks of St Albans Cathedral; Tom Winpenny - Elizabeth Poston: Carols and Anthems

Elizabeth Poston's long and distinguished career included significant work for the BBC during the Second World War, where she performed as a respected pianist and later composed scores for numerous radio and television productions. Describing herself as 'a littlemonger' who never wanted to write big pieces, Poston's supreme talent for composing vocal and choral miniatures is fully represented in this recording, the first to be dedicated entirely to her work. Poston's music reveals timeless melodic charm, a great sensitivity of word setting and her profound appreciation of ancient folk-song traditions.