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.
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!
