Gabriel Jackson - Not no faceless Angel, and other choral works

Polyphony, Stephen Layton

Polyphony’s recordings of contemporary choral music are among Hyperion’s perennial best-sellers and have introduced thousands of listeners to magical new worlds of sound. On this new disc for Hyperion, under their inspirational director, Stephen Layton, the composer Gabriel Jackson gets the Polyphony treatment. The result is a dazzling collection which will inspire and enchant the listener.

Gabriel Jackson’s uniquely appealing choral works have made him one of the most familiar names in the repertoire today. His liturgical pieces are in the repertoires of many of Britain’s leading cathedral and collegiate choirs and in 2003 he won the liturgical category at the inaugural British Composer Awards. His music is deeply attractive: meditative, contemplative, and unashamedly spiritual.

BBC Music Magazine Choral Disc of the Month
Daily Telegraph Selected CD of the Week

“Once you've heard Polyphony's performances of these Jackson works, you'll certainly be primed to hear more... This is a disc that every choral music lover should own - and one that should appear on any list of best choral recordings of the year.” (David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com)

Label: Hyperion

Release date: 2009