On Saturday 8 November the Exeter Philharmonic Choir, conductor Howard Ionascu and Bristol Ensemble will give the first performance of Cecilia McDowall'scantata, 'The Weather Book', a joint commission with top Swedish chamber choir, the Gustaf Vasa Kammarkör. 'The...

This album presents a stunning collection of recent cantatas by acclaimed composer Cecilia McDowall, performed by the Choir of Royal Holloway, Orchestra Nova, and conductor George Vass. Known for her ‘spicy rhythms and colours’ (Gramophone), McDowall’s music weaves...

Tenebrae will release their new album, ‘A Prayer for Deliverance’, on Friday 20th June 2025. Mixing iconic choral works with music by some of today’s most exciting composers, this varied programme is centred around themes of rest. Cecilia McDowall's ‘Standing As I Do...

Commissioned by ORA Singers and Suzi Digby OBE, O clap your hands re-imagined marks the 400th anniversary of Orlando Gibbons this year. Cecilia McDowall was asked to write a ‘reflection’ on Gibbons’ 'O clap your hands'. The joyful text of Psalm 47 lends itself to much...

The Rodolfus Choir is proud to perform a 1 hour concert of Cecilia McDowall's recent choral works, prior to making premiere recordings of this wonderful music for Signum Records. Featuring works for choir & ‘cello (including the extended Night Flight) and...

The Royal College of Organists is to recognise the achievements of three distinguished musicians, Cecilia McDowall, Sofi Jeannin and Gary Cole, by awarding them its highest honour, the RCO Medal, at a ceremony in March. Read More