About this work
Dedication
This work is dedicated to "Denys Pouncey and his Camden Singers". Denys Pouncey (1906-1999) was a cathedral organist. Early in his career, he became assistant organist at St John's College, Cambridge. He held this post from 1928 until 1934, so during that period he would have worked very closely with Cyril Rootham (director of music at St John's College).
Denys Pouncey founded the Northampton Bach Choir in 1935, and served with the Royal Air Force from 1943 until 1946. From 1936 until 1970, he was Organist and Master of the Choristers at Wells Cathedral; and while there he recorded Rootham's "Evening Service in E Minor" which is included in the Treasury of English Church Music published by EMI.
This recording
This recording of Guy's Cliffe at Night (opus 92) was made during rehearsals for a concert given by the Cantilena chamber choir. The work was performed during their concert given on 17th May 2014 at St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh.
Cantilena
Founded in 2010, Cantilena is a chamber choir for female voices. Its membership of around fourteen singers includes many music teachers. Conducted by Jenny Hansell, the choir has a broad repertoire ranging from plainsong and medieval carols to music by John Tavener and Bob Chilcott.
There is more information on the Cantilena website.
Publication status
The sheet music for Rootham's "Guy's Cliffe at Night" is published by OUP Archive and can be ordered as catalogue no OCS176 through Presto Classical.