A NEW, large oratorio is to premiere at Salisbury Cathedral next week.
The Resurrection, with music by Simon McEnery and libretto by Canon Jeremy Davies of the cathedral's choir and Sarum orchestra, will be officially released on Monday.
A cathedral spokesman said: "The Resurrection is scored for piano, string orchestra, four soloists and choir.
"Structurally, the piece is a mix of solos interspersed with choruses, and soloists with chorus.
"It includes three completely new hymns, one with an orchestral interlude, which could be extracted but appear here integrated into the musical texture.
"The music of The Resurrection is unashamedly populist, with moments of high drama."
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The CD is available from the cathedral shop and other retailers.
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