Caleb Simper (1857-1942) was for many years amongst the most performed of living composers by virtue of his anthems and services, which were ‘sung throughout the civilised world’.

To complement his ever popular voluntaries for the church year (still available from Stainer & Bell), five of his anthems are here reissued in a new edition by Simper’s biographer, Christopher Turner.

Material for the Advent, Christmas, Easter, Whitsun and Harvest festivals, dedications and general use is inclu...