Contemporary sacred choral music has been central to the repertoire of Vasari Singers throughout its existence, and to mark its 40th anniversary it has selected a sequence of anthems, mostly with star-based themes, the vast majority of which are by living composers. The rich variety to be heard reflects the choir’s commitment to the genre, whether in the ecstasy of Eriks Ešenvalds, the serenity of Jonathan Dove, the shimmering harmonies of Eric Whitacre, or the ethereal beauties of Paul Mealor. Contents Ešenvalds: Stars (Version for Mixed Choir) Dove: Seek him that maketh the seven stars Ešenvalds: O salutaris hostia (Version for Mixed Choir) Gowers: Viri Galilaei Stopford: Ave Maria (Arr. for Choir & Organ) McDowall, C: Aurea luce Dubra: O Crux Ave Panufnik, R: Deus est Caritas Todd: Christ is the Morning Star Rutter: For the Beauty of the Earth (Version for Mixed Choir & Organ) Mealor: Ave Maris Stella Weir: Human Hymns (2) No. 2, Like to the Falling of a Star Whitacre: Lux aurumque (Version for Mixed Choir) Jackson, Gabriel: Creator of the Stars of Night Chilcott: Salisbury Motets No. 1, I Sing of a Mayden No. 2, When to the Temple Mary Went No. 3, Lovely Tear of Lovely Eye No. 4, Hail, Star of the Sea Most Radiant