Philip Moore is a prolific British composer, who wasorganist and Master of the Music at York Minsterfor 25 years. Before moving to York he held posts atGuildford Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral and EtonCollege. He retired from the York Minster in 2008 andwas appointed Organist Emeritus. The Archbishop ofYork awarded him the Order of St William.Moore's sacred choral music is extremely popularwith church choirs around the world. This recordingfeatures a number of works specially written for StAlbans Cathedral Choir and the album also includesfive premiere recordings.