Peter Chapman
Peter Chapman (1922–2006) was a choral conductor, singer and music teacher who achieved renown for his direction of the Choir of Canterbury Fellowship and of Cantus Choro in Melbourne for 25 years.
Peter began his singing career as a boy of eight, later studying at the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music and at the Royal Academy of Music. While in London he sang in the BBC Chorus and the choirs of Westminster Abbey and the London Philharmonic.
His enthusiasm and skill as a conductor inspired countless young musicians, particularly Royal Society of Church Music choristers and students at Scotch College, Melbourne.
His recordings with Cantus Choro include three CDs of favourite hymns from the Australian Hymn Book — Sing Out With Joy (MD 3032), Hymns For All Seasons (MD 3062) and Songs and Praises (MD 3142) — as well as Psalms (MD 3350). He loved the Anglican psalm tradition and traditional hymns. His lively musicianship and care for phrasing and words are clearly evident in these four recordings.
Peter Chapman is featured on the following titles
Psalms
Psalms and chants from the Anglican and Taizé traditions, with two hymns, directed by Peter Chapman. Cantus Choro’s recording shows his love of Anglican psalmody, lively musicianship, and care for phrasing and words.
Composer
Songs and Praises
Favourite hymns from the Australian Hymn Book, Vol. 3. Choir and organ fill Trinity College Chapel, Melbourne, with the thrilling sound that hymn lovers know so well.
Hymns For All Seasons
Sixteen further hymns from Cantus Choro, recorded in the grand acoustic of St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. The programme opens with Advent and follows the great events of the Christian year, with Norman Kaye at the organ and the Melbourne Brass Ensemble.
Arranger
Sing Out With Joy
Cantus Choro, directed by Peter Chapman, sings seventeen favourite hymns from the Australian Hymn Book. Norman Kaye’s imaginative organ accompaniments give the well-known settings fresh dramatic shape and room for the choir to breathe.