James Lavino

Combining the Ubi Caritas text with two dramatically different 'Holy Thursday” texts of the same name by William Blake, James Lavino has created a work for SATB divisi choir, SATB semi-chorus and orga...

An exquisite and accessible setting for mixed choir of words by John Donne. The piece was commissioned by 'Choir & Organ' magazine and has been recorded by Westminster Cathedral Choir and James O'Donn...

The first word of Psalm 119 is both the first and last word of this music - 'Blessed.' Written to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Merton College, Oxford, This music cannot be rushed. It is relaxed...

Setting the early morning scene on Christmas morning, James Lavino uses subtle dissonances and gentle resolutions to signify both the anticipation and the apprehension that accompanied the hours befor...