Jonathan Dove's captivating album, In Damascus, is a masterful blend of choral music that showcases his exceptional compositional skills. Released on 16 June 2017 by Signum Records, this 1 hour and 13-minute album is a testament to Dove's ability to craft emotive and thought-provoking pieces.
The album features a range of tracks, including the Piano Quintet, with its energetic and lively movements, and Out of Time, a six-part work that explores a variety of moods and textures. However, the true centerpiece of the album is the titular work, In Damascus, a sprawling eleven-part piece that explores themes of identity, community, and social commentary.
Through his music, Jonathan Dove invites the listener to immerse themselves in a world of rich harmonies and intricate melodies, as he weaves together a complex tapestry of sound that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. With its unique blend of choral music and poetic lyrics, In Damascus is a must-listen for fans of contemporary classical music, and a powerful testament to Dove's status as one of the most innovative and exciting composers working today.
Tracks
Piano Quintet: I. EnergeticJonathan Dove, Charles Owen, Sacconi Quartet
Piano Quintet: II. Very SpaciousJonathan Dove, Charles Owen, Sacconi Quartet
Piano Quintet: III. LivelyJonathan Dove, Charles Owen, Sacconi Quartet
Out of Time: I. Quite fastJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet
Out of Time: II. SlowJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet
Out of Time: III. StompingJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet
Out of Time: IV. LivelyJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet
Out of Time: V. FastJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet
Out of Time: VI. Gently MovingJonathan Dove, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: I. A Little While AgoJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: II. And What If You Weep AloneJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: III. Two Days AgoJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: IV. Here and Now In DamascusJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore
In Damascus: V. The Many Faces of DamascusJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: VI. InstrumentalJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: VII. Soon, We Will Be FreeJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: VIII. I Don’t Think Any NationsJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: IX. On All My Travels, I’d Take a BookJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: X. My Heart is a Black Lump of CoalJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
In Damascus: XI. My CountryJonathan Dove, Mark Padmore, Sacconi Quartet
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