Nicholas Maw's One Foot In Eden Still, I Stand for mixed voices, and a mixed voice solo choir or semichorus, has an optional organ accompaniment. the piece was commissioned by King's College, Cambridge to mark the 550th anniversary of the founding of the college.
' [...] a lyrical and artful structure, full of contrasting texture and dynamic and typically rich harmony.'
The Times (Stephen Pettitt), March 1993
This piece is from Faber's Choral Signature Series which introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. the series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.