Recordings

Commotio's latest CD, entitled "Luminosity", was released in February 2010 and exclusively features the choral music of James Whitbourn, as well as Desmond Tutu, Levine Andrade (a founder member of the Arditti Quartet), and the superb tenor Christopher Gillett.  

Best known for his inspired Son of God Mass for saxophone, choir and organ, the internationally acclaimed British composer, conductor and writer James Whitbourn is admired for his fresh, distinctive yet accessible compositional voice. Setting texts from ancient seers to the modern luminary Desmond Tutu, the works on this recording reflect the breadth of the composer's achievements, from the monumental Magnificat written for King's College Cambridge, to the Classical / Indian fusion work Luminosity - a rare choral work composed for dance, and scored for Choir, Organ, Tam-Tam, Viola and the wonderful instrument, the Tanpura. 
 
The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis are set for Choir, Organ and Tam-Tam, and the inspiring miniature, A Prayer of Desmond Tutu, features Desmond himself.

The title work, Luminosity (all 7 tracks), was played on BBC Radio 3's program The Choir by the presenter Aled Jones on Sunday February 7th, 2010. During the programme Aled spoke at length with James Whitbourn - you can hear that interview here.

And James Whitbourn was interviewed by BBC SouthEast News, who wanted to know about "the fastest-selling choral CD" - watch it here.

To buy Luminosity, we suggest you visit an HMV store, or buy online from HMV or from Amazon.

Review: "The end result is radiant and ... unforgettable" - Steven Whitehead, Cross Rhythms

Magnificat (Collegium regale) Nunc Dimittis (Collegium regale) Alleluia Jubilate A Prayer of Desmond Tutu He carried me away in the spirit Pure river of water of life Eternal Rest Of one that is so fair and bright There is no speech or language Luminosity I Luminosity II Luminosity III Luminosity IV Luminosity V Luminosity VI Luminosity VII

Richard Allain Frank Ferko Rudi Tas Knut Nystedt Richard Allain John Duggan Elizabeth Maconchy Frank Ferko

Night Motet for Passion Sunday Miserere Stabat Mater Ubi Caritas Futility Variations on a Theme from Vaughan Williams' 'Job' Lord, let at last Thine angels come

November 2008 - Exciting news for composer Richard Allain:

The Richard Allain work "Ubi caritas", as sung by Commotio, is also featured on the 2008 Classic FM compilation CD "Smooth Classics"

This is well-deserved recognition for a work that has gained many fans, and is regularly played on Classic FM and other stations.

Peter Klatzow    © University of Cape Town Monday Paper, February 2006 "a rich compilation of choral music"

Peter Klatzow Three Spiritual Nocturnes Night silence The sun has disappeared An evening prayer   Towards the Light How bright these glorious spirits shine   Magnificat Nunc dimittis A fisherman's song of praise The living flame of love And thou, most kind and gentle Death Prayers and Dances of Praise from Africa All you big things, bless the Lord Praise dance I Great is, O King, our happiness Praise dance II Cover me with the night Praise dance III The Great Amen Robert Fokkens Jesu dulcis memoria Martin Watt O sacrum convivium                                           Commotio's debut CD, entitled "Towards the Light", was recorded at Douai Abbey in 2005 and features the choral works of the South African composer Peter Klatzow. For more information about this exciting project, please see the News page.  An article about the CD appeared in the December 2005 edition of Classical Music - and we were delighted to appear on the cover as well! The cost is £10 plus £1.50 for postage and packaging (within the UK, up to 3 copies).   To purchase this CD now (or just to see prices for the rest of the world) please use the Buy Now button above.