‘Brilliantly done… modest and yet so powerful” (Musicweb International)
Ben Rowarth, Newcastle born composer whos music has been described as “bold and brilliantly achieved”, is now recognised internationally for his “intelligent contemporary writing”(Classical Source). He has received commissions and performances from leading ensembles and institutions including BBC Singers, The Marian Consort, I Fagiolini, Merton College Oxford, York Minster, The Tower of London, Huddersfield Choral Society and The London Festival of Contemporary Church Music. His choral works are regularly performed overseas, including by Atlanta Master Chorale (USA), The New Consort (USA), Fabercantus (Italy), Capella Dorestad (Netherlands), Divisi Singers (Australia).
Rowarth’s choral music has featured on recordings by The Marian Consort, Helen Charlston, ORA, Siglo De Oro, The Rodolfus Choir, Fieri Consort, Christchurch Cathedral Singers and Khoros. Rowarth’s music also receives regular broadcasts on BBC Radio 3, notably by The Tallis Scholars. His experimental vocal work The Short Walk of a Madman was also used as the soundtrack to the silent film A Short Walk, directed by Sophia Carr-Gomm.
A sneak preview from the rehearsal for the world premiere of 'Echo', York Early Music Festival, 2024