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Biografisk notat
Andrew Carter was born in 1939 into a Leicestershire family of tower and handbell ringers. Following a music degree at the University of Leeds, he joined York Minster Choir, and was subsequently Director of Music at the Bar Convent Grammar School, where he achieved his first successes as a choir trainer. His wealth of experience of directing both mixed-voice and upper-voice choirs has given him a deep understanding of the voice, expressed by a lyricism and sense of drama underpinned by distinctive, often bitter-sweet harmonies. His vast collection of anthems and Christmas carols, together with a substantial number of large-scale choral works, have earned him a reputation as one of Britain's most respected contemporary choral composers.Of only moderate difficulty and range, this is an ideal addition to the Advent repertoire, for churches large and small, and I am happy to recommend it . . . All three of these pieces are written in Andrew Carter's style of great delicacy allied to great strength of chordal construction. Having performed and conducted many of Mr Carter's vocal works myself, I can very warmly commend them to choirmasters and choristers alike. * Henry Howell, Australian Music Teacher May 02 *<br />I have always found it difficult to find good new choir material for the season of Advent, so this little carol is most welcome . . . A competent parish choir will find this a welcome addition to their repertoire for this under-provided season - if you haven't got time to learn it for this year, make a note of it for twelve months' time! * The Organ Nov 2000 *