The National Youth Choir of Scotland presents "Cantos Sagrados," a captivating choral album released on May 8, 2020, under Signum Records. This 1-hour, 4-minute journey through sacred and contemporary compositions showcases the choir's exceptional talent and versatility. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from James MacMillan's powerful "Cantos Sagrados" trilogy to the hauntingly beautiful "Amazing Grace" and traditional spirituals. The National Youth Choir of Scotland is accompanied by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, with Christopher Bell leading the ensemble. Recorded in the acoustically stunning New Auditorium of Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, the album offers a high-quality, 24-bit digital listening experience. "Cantos Sagrados" is a testament to the choir's artistry and the enduring power of choral music.
Tracks
Cantos Sagrados: I. IdentityJames MacMillan, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Cantos Sagrados: II. Virgin of GuadalupeJames MacMillan, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Cantos Sagrados: III. Sun StoneJames MacMillan, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Leonardo Dreams of His Flying MachineEric Whitacre, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Simon Lowdon, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
On the Underground Set No. 2 "The Strange and the Exotic": I. DreamsThea Musgrave, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
On the Underground Set No. 2 "The Strange and the Exotic": II. I Saw a Peacock with a Fiery TailThea Musgrave, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
On the Underground Set No. 2 "The Strange and the Exotic": III. The Subway PiranhasThea Musgrave, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
On the Underground Set No. 2 "The Strange and the Exotic": IV. Dreams (Reprise)Thea Musgrave, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Amazing GraceĒriks Ešenvalds, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Kirsty Hobkirk, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
When David HeardEric Whitacre, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child of Our Time": I. Steal AwayMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child of Our Time": II. Nobody KnowsMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child of Our Time": III. Go Down, MosesMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child of Our Time": IV. By and ByMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child Of our Time": V. Deep RiverMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Ave MariaFranz Biebl, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
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