Music by Patrick Hawes

This unique and exclusive recording, performed by Royal Harpist Claire Jones with the Philharmonia Orchestra, features a brand new four-movement work inspired by the essence and beauty of the Highgrove Gardens. All profits from album sales go to The Prince’s Charities Foundation.

Fair Albion: Visions of England speaks of Patrick's love for his country and its heritage. It is more diverse than Patrick's previous album Song of Songs, and he has been joined by a whole array of talented artists. In particular, Patrick is thrilled that Julian Lloyd Webber appears on two of the tracks, and Elin Manahan Thomas brings her usual touch of class to her interpretation of two of Patrick's songs.

This disc of choral and organ works centres on the mystery and beauty of the words of the Old Testament, with stunning performances from Welsh soprano Elin Manahan Thomas and Patrick's own choral group Conventus, as well as accompaniment from The English Chamber Orchestra.

As Classic FM’s composer in residence for 2006/7, Patrick was commissioned to write the twelve Towards The Light piano pieces that appear in this collection.