Music

Choral
Requiem
Christmas
Solo Voice/Duets
Chants
Instrumental

Choral

Celtic Prayer

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2018

If Ye Love Me

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2018

And One Day

Commissioned by Philip Dixon for his play, Zek, Asim and the Shoe Seller, 2019. ‘Cello: Isaac Powell

Magnificat

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2019. Organ: Isaac Powell

Nunc Dimittis

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2019. Organ: Isaac Powell

Preces and Responses

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2019

God be in my Head (H. Walford Davies recomposed)

Commissioned by Redmaids’ High School, sung by Redmaids’ High School Chamber Choir and directed by Stephanie Harrison, 2021

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2021

Search Me, O God

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2021. Organ: Isaac Powell

Watch Over Us

Sung by Esther Bersweden, Alex Scott, Isaac Powell and Joe Goodlad, ‘Cello: Isaac Powell, 2021 (recorded virtually)

When I Survey

St Paul’s and Cotham Virtual Choir, 2021

Wisdom

Commissioned by Samantha Price for the GSA Headteachers’ Conference; performed by the
Benenden School Chapel Choir and directed by Edward Whiting, 2021. Organ: David Bednall

Love Divine

Esther Bersweden, 2021

The Cloths of Heaven

Avon Chamber Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2022

Holy is the True Light

Avon Chamber Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2022

Lullaby, oh, Lullaby!

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2022

Do Not Be Afraid

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2022

God is Enough

University of Bristol Church Choir and its alumni, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2022

Be Still My Soul (J. Sibelius recomposed)

Commissioned by Redmaids’ High School, sung by Redmaids’ High School Chamber Choir and directed by Stephanie Harrison, 2022

Ave Maria

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2022

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Requiem

These extracts are taken from the premiere of the Requiem at St Paul’s, Clifton on 5th November 2022. Sung by the Avon Chamber Choir and friends, directed by Esther Bersweden. Organist: Isaac Powell. Soloists: Alex Scott and Ben Pennington.

Requiem I: Introit

Requiem II: Kyrie

Requiem III: Sanctus and Benedictus

Requiem IV: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Requiem V: Agnus Dei

Requiem VI: The Darkness is as Light

Requiem VII: Lux Aeterna

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Christmas

Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2019

In the Bleak Midwinter

Winner of the Bristol University Singers’ Carol competition and performed at their Christmas Concert in 2017,
directed by David Bednall. Soloist: Emma Huggett

O Magnum Mysterium

Commissioned by the City of Bristol Choir and performed at their Christmas Concert in 2019, directed by David Ogden

Love Came Down at Christmas

Redmaids’ High School Chamber Choir, directed by Stephanie Harrison, 2018. Piano: Kate Woodman

The Angel Gabriel

Esther Bersweden and Alex Scott, Piano: Alex Scott, 2020

Away in a Manger

Esther Bersweden, Alex Scott and Isaac Powell, 2020

There is no Rose

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2021. ‘Cello: Alex Scott

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Solo Voice/Duets

King of Glory, King of Peace

Ben Dunsford, Piano: Esther Bersweden, 2016

Notre Père

Matthew Bevan, Piano: Esther Bersweden, 2018

Christ Be With Me

Alice Leonard and Ben Dunsford, Piano: Esther Bersweden, 2017

Irish Blessing

Alice Leonard and Ben Dunsford, Piano: Esther Bersweden, 2018

I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes

Esther Bersweden and Alex Scott, Piano: Isaac Powell, 2019

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Chants

Be Still

Esther Bersweden, 2020

The Lord is my Light

Esther Bersweden, 2020

I Will Give You the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven

Esther Bersweden, 2020

The Beloved of the Lord

Esther Bersweden, 2020

Let Love Be Genuine

Esther Bersweden, 2020

Comfort, O Comfort My People

Sung by Esther Bersweden, Alex Scott, Isaac Powell and Joe Goodlad, ‘Cello: Isaac Powell, Piano: Esther Bersweden, 2020

Make Me to Know Your Ways

Sung by Esther Bersweden, Alex Scott, Isaac Powell and Joe Goodlad, ‘Cello: Isaac Powell, Piano: Esther Bersweden, 2020

For God Alone

Sung by Esther Bersweden, ‘Cello: Alex Scott, Piano: Esther Bersweden, 2020

Nunc Dimittis

Sung by Esther Bersweden, Alex Scott, Isaac Powell and Joe Goodlad, ‘Cello: Isaac Powell, Piano: Esther Bersweden, 2021

The Lord will guide you

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2021

Ask for the Ancient Paths

University of Bristol Church Choir, written and directed by Esther Bersweden, 2021. ‘Cello: Isaac Powell

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Instrumental

Lament for Solo Violin

Paul Barrett, 2020

Beach Studies for Solo Double Bass

Manon Bristow, 2020

Hope

Members of the Bristol Ensemble, 2020 (recorded virtually)

Interlude on St Botolph (Organ)

Isaac Powell, 2020

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