Edgar Bainton (1880-1956) was an English composer and teacher perhaps best known in his lifetime as director of New South Wales State Conservatorium in Sydney, Australia. Although he composed operas and much vocal, symphonic, and instrumental music, he is almost entirely known for this inspired church anthem. With great tenderness, hope, and peace, he portrays a new and better world, and a vision of a place with no tears, sorrow or pain.

– Dennis Keene

BAINTON And I Saw a New Heaven

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director
Mark Kruczek, Organ

from the Delos recording Hear My Prayer ℗ 2004 Delos
The singers in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.