This series of English Choral music is excellent. I have listened to the CD on a number of occasions and on each occasion, I find myself unable to put my finger on where Rubbra's music belongs in the history of music - At times, it seems modern, at other times like renaissance music. Great music? Probably not. But, I am no expert!
The music of Edmund Rubbra has been undergoing a considerable rennaissance over the last few years, at least on CD, and a substantial part of his very large output is now available. The choral music has come last in this process, which is strange considering its outstanding quality.
