Jeffrey Ryan's "Afghanistan - Requiem for a Generation" is a profound and moving live recording set to be released on May 3, 2024, under the Centrediscs label. This album is a testament to the power of music as a medium for remembrance and reflection, capturing a live performance of Ryan's poignant "Afghanistan" requiem. Spanning a full hour, the album comprises nine tracks, each representing a section of the requiem, from the solemn "Requiem aeternam" to the hopeful "In paradisum."
Ryan's composition is a tribute to the generations affected by the Afghanistan conflict, blending traditional requiem elements with contemporary musical expressions. The live recording brings an added layer of intensity and immediacy, allowing listeners to experience the raw emotion and power of the performance. With its rich orchestration and haunting melodies, "Afghanistan - Requiem for a Generation" is a significant contribution to the genre of memorial music, showcasing Jeffrey Ryan's skill as a composer and his deep commitment to honoring those impacted by war.
Tracks
Afghanistan: I. Requiem aeternam - LiveJeffrey Ryan, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Zorana Sadiq, Colin Ainsworth, Brett Polegato, UBC University Singers, UBC Choral Union, Bramwell Tovey, Rebecca Hass
Afghanistan: II. Kyrie - LiveJeffrey Ryan, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Colin Ainsworth, UBC University Singers, UBC Choral Union, Langley Fine Arts School Youth Choir, Bramwell Tovey
Afghanistan: III. Dies irae - LiveJeffrey Ryan, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Zorana Sadiq, Colin Ainsworth, Brett Polegato, UBC University Singers, UBC Choral Union, Bramwell Tovey, Rebecca Hass
Afghanistan: IV. Offertorium - LiveJeffrey Ryan, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Zorana Sadiq, Colin Ainsworth, Brett Polegato, UBC University Singers, UBC Choral Union, Bramwell Tovey, Rebecca Hass
Afghanistan: V. Sanctus - LiveJeffrey Ryan, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Zorana Sadiq, Langley Fine Arts School Youth Choir, UBC University Singers, UBC Choral Union, Bramwell Tovey
Afghanistan: VI. Agnus Dei - LiveJeffrey Ryan, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Brett Polegato, Colin Ainsworth, UBC University Singers, UBC Choral Union, Bramwell Tovey
Afghanistan: VII. Lux aeterna - LiveJeffrey Ryan, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Langley Fine Arts School Youth Choir, Bramwell Tovey
Afghanistan: VIII. Libera me - LiveJeffrey Ryan, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Zorana Sadiq, Brett Polegato, Colin Ainsworth, UBC University Singers, UBC Choral Union, Bramwell Tovey, Rebecca Hass
Afghanistan: IX. In paradisum - LiveJeffrey Ryan, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Zorana Sadiq, Colin Ainsworth, Brett Polegato, UBC University Singers, UBC Choral Union, Langley Fine Arts School Youth Choir, Bramwell Tovey, Rebecca Hass
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