Chichester Psalms (III)
by Leonard Bernstein
performed by the chamber Chorus Anonymous
with orchestra, countertenor soloist and quartet
The work was commissioned for the 1965 Southern Cathedrals Festival at Chichester Cathedral by the cathedral's organist, John Birch, and the Dean, Walter Hussey. However, the world premiere took place in the Philharmonic Hall, New York on July 15, 1965 with the composer conducting, followed by the performance in the Chichester Festival on July 31, conducted by John Birch.
