A tender light is the sublime new album from paul mealor, the composer of ubi caritas performed at the royal wedding of hrh prince william and catherine middleton in 2011 and includes a new recording of ubi caritas. Youll find a wide selection of paul mealor sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Paulmealor sheet music to download and print world. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
He came to wider notice when his motet ubi caritas et amor was performed. James palace, conducted by james odonnell, at the wedding. The inclusion of this unaccompanied motet in the 2011 royal wedding by special request brought welsh composer paul mealor. He came to wider notice when his motet ubi caritas et amor was performed at the wedding of prince william and catherine middleton in 2011. A link is included below to recordings of the foot washing hymn ubi caritas.
Described in the new york times as, one of the most important composers to have emerged in welsh choral music since william mathias a real and original talent, paul mealor s music has rapidly entered the repertoire of choirs and singers around the world. This a cappella setting of the maundy thursday latin hymn u. Novello ubi caritas satb divisi composed by paul mealor paul mealor s setting of the latin hymn, ubi caritas, was composed for the royal wedding of prince william and miss catherine middleton and first performed by the choirs of westminster abbey and her majestys chapel royal, st. Paul mealors setting of the latin hymn, ubi caritas, was composed for. Royal wedding to feature composer paul mealor deseret news. Ubi caritas by paul mealor and tenebrae on amazon music. The inclusion of this unaccompanied motet in the 2011 royal wedding by special request brought welsh composer paul mealor to international prominence. Ubi caritas is a gregorian chant hymn used as either one of the antiphons for the washing of feet or the offertory procession at the holy thursday mass of the lords supper. Ubi caritas et amor paul mealor wise music classical. Royal wedding to feature composer paul mealor fox news. That same year, his song wherever you are was the christmas number one for the military wives and the following year, it was the highest new entry in the history of the classic fm hall of fame chart.
Now sleeps the crimson petal four madrigals on rose texts. A tender light is a collection of new choral music by the welsh composer paul mealor, including the ubi caritas, made famous by its inclusion in the royal wedding ceremony of prince william and catherine middleton at westminster abbey in april 2011. In a tender light, the amazing blend of voices in the modern and medieval pieces alike, just astounds me, arousing deep felt emotions. Paul mealor a tender light ubi caritas by deccarecords. When prince william and kate middleton announced the music that would be played at their wedding on 29 april, the name of composer paul mealor had even choral experts scurrying for their reference books. Includes ubi caritas and the moving a spotless rose. A further recording of ubi caritas alongside other works by mealor sung by tenebrae and accompanied by the royal philharmonic orchestra on paul mealor a. Royal audience at premiere of composer paul mealors. Listen to songs and albums by paul mealor, including ubi caritas, ubi caritas, now sleeps the crimson petal four madrigals on rose texts. Ubi caritas by paul mealor octavo sheet music for satb. Paul mealor s music has rapidly entered the repertoire of choirs and singers around the world. Now sleeps the crimson petal, now sleeps the crimson petal four madrigals on rose texts.
Mealor s music has continued to be displayed at an international platform, when ubi caritas was sung at services across the united states in commemoration of the events of 911, including the official new york ceremony at st paul s episcopal cathedral. Professor paul mealor becomes one of the worlds most performed living composers. Paul mealor s music has rapidly established its place in the repertoire of choirs and singers around the world. Blessing, the beatitudes, let all the world in every corner sing, locus iste, mealor, p now sleeps the crimson petal, top tracks. A body of original compositions for chorus ref case. Paul mealor says he is honoured, humbled and amazed after hearing the news this morning that massed american choirs are planning to perform his wellloved wedding motet at the. A revised setting of paul mealors 2010 work now sleeps the crimson petal, commissioned for the occasion of the royal wedding of prince william to miss. In the event, mealor s ubi caritas proved arguably the musical highlight of the service, bringing this previously relatively unknown composer a vast legion of new fans. Paul mealor is a fellow of the royal society of arts. Performed by the tenebrae choir and the royal philharmonic orchestra. Renowned composer paul mealor said it was a great honour to have the duchess of cornwall attend the world premiere of his latest work, a tribute to the fallen of the first world war. Composer paul mealor catapulted to international stardom in april 2011, when 2. Ubi caritas by paul mealor octavo sheet music for satb choir.
A charttopping royal wedding composer has opened his heart for the first time about his struggle with mental health and alcohol problems. A large proportion of his output is for chorus, both a cappella and accompanied. Novello ubi caritas satb divisi composed by paul mealor. Favorite anthems and partsongs the paul mealor collection. Join the paul mealor e list and get a free download from the new album.
It has been described as having serene beauty, fastidious craftsmanship and architectural assuredness. Perhaps one of the most popular compositions of ubi caritas is by maurice durufle. Paul mealor s royal wedding music ubi caritus provided the spiritual longueur for reflection. He is considered one of the worlds most performed living composers. Paul mealor choral director and composer biography sheet. And it is excellent news that paul mealor whose motet ubi caritas was performed at prince william and catherine middletons wedding has taken his place within that living tradition. He composed the song ubi caritas amor by prince william, for his marriage ceremony. He also used the chants original melody, layering and weaving it into a sublime, polyphonic, and understated choral work. London paul mealor is approaching a lifechanging moment. Paul mealor s ubi caritas, written for the wedding of the duke and duchess of cambridge in 2011, is to be performed at a special mass in the vatican next year. Paul mealor biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Mealor is a major force in the choral music world and much of his popular acclaim can be traced to the performance of his setting of ubi caritas et amor. This is music of deep spiritual searching that always asks questions, offers answers and fills the listener with hope.
It is quite long, so feel free to use an ipad, iphone, or other device to read. The day after the worldwide broadcast, ubi caritas will be available as a download from decca records. Listen free to paul mealor a tender light now sleeps the crimson petal four madrigals on rose texts. Paul mealor s setting of the latin hymn, ubi caritas, was composed for the marriage of his royal highness prince william of wales, k. Paul mealor is acclaimed for his contemporary choral music, including the motet ubi caritas et amor, performed at the 2011 wedding of prince william and catherine middleton.
Beautiful choral music from paul mealor, including ubi caritas which was first performed at the royal wedding of hrh prince william and catherine middleton. It includes all the readings in full, any suggested hymns, and the order of worship. Ubi caritas mealor from colcd6 mp3 and lossless downloads. Paul mealor sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. William and kates wedding piece to be performed for pope. Mealor s music may remind some of the compositions of morten lauridsen or eric whitacre. I first heard the track ubi caritas on the nz concert fm programme, thus initiating an immediate search for a cd which included this track. Paul mealor ostj clj oss frsa born 25 november 1975 is a welsh composer. This page lists all recordings of ubi caritas by paul mealor b. A tender light by paul mealor and tenebrae on amazon music. A single worship bulletin for the great three days at home can be downloaded here. Mealor was catapulted to international stardom in april 2011, when 2. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. He is a composer and teacher in united state of america.