Emma Brown

O Nata Lux is a six-part, a cappella motet. The anonymous tenth-century text is suitable for inclusion throughout the liturgical year. Evoking a deep sense of longing, this contemplative motet would e...

A refreshingly intimate setting of the Preces and Responses in easy SATB: a welcome addition to the Evensong repertoire. Emma writes "I approached the text as prayer, considering not only the words th...

Emma Brown's setting of 'Sweet was the Song', simple yet utterly compelling, captures the Renaissance character of the text while imparting a fresh, modern twist. Suitable for choirs both professional...

These vibrant preces and responses are a refreshing addition to the repertoire for choral evensong. The composer approached the text as prayers, sometimes highlighting exultation, sometimes vulnerabil...

This simple, four-part setting of the introit 'Rorate Caeli' captures both the hope and the intimacy traditionally associated with Advent. With its haunting, cascading phrases, it is a valuable additi...

Inspiration for Emma's choral compositions comes from a variety of sources, including the music of the Orthodox traditions, Gregorian chant and Counter-Reformation polyphony. This short four-part mote...

This simple eight-part setting of a fifteen-century text has a timeless quality and is a fitting addition to the Christmas repertoire. The haunting melody captures the spirit of this ancient text, whi...

Mater tenera, six-part ('tender mother') is an intimate six-part motet which would enhance any Advent or Christmas service or choral programme, and would also be suitable for Marian Feasts. The piece...