Paul Mealor has become one of the most popular, influential, and widely-performed composers of his generation. Born in St Asaph, Wales, in 1975, he has reached deep into the wells of musical history and language to create works that touch the soul with their profundity and beauty. Mealor's music, often described as 'spellbinding' and 'hauntingly beautiful,' is firmly rooted in the choral tradition, though he has composed across a wide range of musical genres.

Achieving international renown, Mealor skyrocketed to fame when his motet "Ubi Caritas et Amor" was performed at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011, broadcasted to over 2.5 billion people globally. Since then, he has continued to enchant the world with emotive compositions such as "A Welsh Prayer" and "Symphony No. 1." His piece "Wherever You Are," performed by the Military Wives Choir, became the UK Christmas Number One in 2011. With a number of acclaimed choral and orchestral works, including "Paul Mealor: Crucifixus and Other Works" and "Serenity," Mealor’s contributions have significantly colored the tapestry of contemporary classical music. His dedication to his craft is further demonstrated in albums like "Blessing: The Music of Paul Mealor," which captures the spiritual and soothing essence that his music perpetually strives to convey. His reverence for cultural traditions is eloquently expressed through his works like "Immortal Memory: A Burns Night Celebration," serving as a testament to his emotionally charged and culturally connected compositions.

Genres

21st Century Classical

British Contemporary Classical

Choral

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Latest Release

The Light of Paradise

Paul Mealor•

Zurich Chamber Singers•

sonic.art Saxophone Quartet•

Christian Erny

Album - 15 Tracks - Released October 4, 2024