"A Hilliard Songbook: New Music for Voices" by The Hilliard Ensemble is a captivating journey through the realms of medieval, choral, and sacred music, released in 1996 under the ECM New Series label. This album is a testament to the ensemble's exceptional vocal prowess and their ability to breathe new life into both ancient and contemporary compositions.
Spanning nearly two hours, the album features 27 tracks that showcase a diverse range of styles and influences. From the hauntingly beautiful Gregorian chants to the intricate polyphony of the medieval era, and the profound depth of requiems, each piece is performed with meticulous attention to detail and a deep reverence for the music's historical and spiritual significance.
The Hilliard Ensemble, consisting of David James, Rogers Covey-Crump, Gordon Jones, and Steven Harrold, delivers a performance that is both technically impeccable and emotionally resonant. Their voices blend seamlessly, creating a sound that is both ethereal and deeply human.
The album includes works by composers such as Arvo Pärt, John Tavener, and Morton Feldman, as well as traditional Gregorian chants and medieval songs. Each piece is a masterclass in vocal harmony and musical expression, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
Whether you are a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "A Hilliard Songbook: New Music for Voices" is an album that will captivate and inspire. It is a celebration of the human voice and a testament to the enduring power of sacred and medieval music.
Tracks
Un coup de désBarry Guy, The Hilliard Ensemble
OnlyMorton Feldman, The Hilliard Ensemble
Endechas y Canciones: I. No pueden dormir mis ojosIvan Moody, The Hilliard Ensemble
Endechas y Canciones: II. Endechas a la muerte de Guillén PerazaIvan Moody, The Hilliard Ensemble
Endechas y Canciones: III. Pués mi pena veisIvan Moody, The Hilliard Ensemble
Endechas y Canciones: IV. Ojos de la mi señoraIvan Moody, The Hilliard Ensemble
The Hilliard Songbook: I. True BeautiePiers Hellawell, The Hilliard Ensemble
The Hilliard Songbook: II. On Black and WhitePiers Hellawell, The Hilliard Ensemble
The Hilliard Songbook: III. True BeautiePiers Hellawell, The Hilliard Ensemble
The Hilliard Songbook: IV. EmeroddePiers Hellawell, The Hilliard Ensemble
The Hilliard Songbook: V. True BeautiePiers Hellawell, The Hilliard Ensemble
The Hilliard Songbook: VI. IasentPiers Hellawell, The Hilliard Ensemble
The Hilliard Songbook: VII. True BeautiePiers Hellawell, The Hilliard Ensemble
The Hilliard Songbook: VIII. By FalshoodPiers Hellawell, The Hilliard Ensemble
IncantationPaul Robinson, The Hilliard Ensemble
Kullervo's MessageVeljo Tormis, The Hilliard Ensemble
Adoro te devoteTraditional, The Hilliard Ensemble
... Here in Hiding ...James MacMillan, The Hilliard Ensemble
And One of the Pharisees...Arvo Pärt, The Hilliard Ensemble
SummaArvo Pärt, The Hilliard Ensemble
Whale RantElizabeth Liddle, The Hilliard Ensemble
Music for the Star of the SeaJoanne Metcalf, The Hilliard Ensemble
Stabant autem juxta crucemMichael Finnissy, The Hilliard Ensemble
Sharp ThorneJohn Casken, The Hilliard Ensemble
Canticum canticorum I: I. Surge, properea amica meaIvan Moody, The Hilliard Ensemble
Canticum canticorum I: II. Descendi in hortum meumIvan Moody, The Hilliard Ensemble
Canticum canticorum I: III. Ego dilecto meoIvan Moody, The Hilliard Ensemble
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