McDowall – Missa Brevis Tongues of Fire (2015)

Cecilia McDowall, born in London in 1951, is a contemporary British composer celebrated for her prolific and diverse output, spanning choral, orchestral, and chamber music. Trained at the Royal Academy of Music and residing in Oxford, McDowall has received numerous awards for her compositions, and her works are performed worldwide.

With a distinctive voice that combines modern sensibilities with a deep connection to tradition, McDowall’s music often explores themes of spirituality, nature, and human experience. The “Missa Brevis Tongues of Fire,” exemplifies McDowall’s choral expertise and thematic richness.