Starlight, commissioned for Hesperos Choir in 2025, is a four minute carol scored for SATB, with
a text by Will Todd.
Will Todd writes:
“In this carol it is 'the starlight falling from heaven' which makes the promise for
the Christchild possible, inspiring kings, shepherds and ourselves to approach the manger,
despite our fears of the darkness. The 5/8 sections should always have a sense of flexibility,
rubato and hopefulness, and contrast in expression with the darker, opening material where the
choir sings 'Is there a light in this darkness?'
Starlight is being performed at St. Augustines' Kilburn by Hesperos Choir on 13 December 2025.