Showing no evidence of running out of steam, Divine Art’s commitment to the ever-prolific Carson Cooman reaches its 14th volume with a baker’s dozen of characteristically eclectic but approachable pieces composed between 2000 and 2019.
As before, Cooman’s music carries itself with a light, attractive lyricism and politely pointed drama, voiced here with appropriate delicacy and fluency by Philip Hartmann. The title track is refreshingly bright and spirited, the Hartmann-dedicated Suite in F an exercise in lavish harmonics and modal variety, and Sonatina No. 4 a pleasingly variegated triptych.
With the festive opener, Musica da processionem, listed as op. 1305, more volumes can be expected by Coomanites and aficionados of light organ music.