Julian Anderson's "Choral Music" is a captivating collection of contemporary classical pieces, released on Delphian Records in July 2018. This album showcases the remarkable collaboration between Julian Anderson and the Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, under the direction of Geoffrey Webber. Spanning a total of 14 tracks and just over an hour in duration, the album presents a diverse range of compositions that highlight Anderson's distinctive style and the choir's exceptional vocal prowess.
The album opens with "My Beloved Spake," a piece that immediately draws the audience in with its rich harmonies and intricate textures. It continues with the "Bell Mass," a six-movement choral work that demonstrates Anderson's mastery of choral writing, blending traditional liturgical elements with contemporary musical language. The "Four American Choruses on Gospel Hymn Texts" offer a refreshing contrast, featuring lively rhythms and accessible melodies that bring a sense of joy and spiritual uplift.
Notable pieces such as "I Saw Eternity" and "Nunc Dimittis" showcase Anderson's ability to create deeply moving and introspective music, while the organ piece "Il secondo libro di toccate: Toccata quarta per l’organo da sonarsi alla levatione" adds a solo instrumental dimension to the album. Each track is performed with precision and passion, reflecting the many months of rehearsal and dedication invested by the choir and conductor.
"Julian Anderson: Choral Music" is a testament to the power of contemporary choral music, offering a rich and varied listening experience that appeals to both classical enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The album's engaging directness and outstanding performances make it a standout release in the contemporary classical music scene.
Tracks
My beloved spakeJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Luke Fitzgerald
Bell Mass: KyrieJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Michael How
Bell Mass: GloriaJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Michael How
Bell Mass: SanctusJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Michael How
Bell Mass: BenedictusJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Michael How, Clover Willis, Luke Fitzgerald, Kavi Pau, Brian Mummert
Bell Mass: Agnus DeiJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Michael How, Emily Myles, Lorna Price
O sing unto the LordJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Isabelle Tett, Cleo Newton, Sebastian Blount, Brian Mummert
I saw EternityJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Clover Willis, Alice Webster, Owen Winter, Humphrey Thompson
Four American Choruses on gospel hymn texts: I’m a pilgrimJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber
Four American Choruses on gospel hymn texts: Beautiful valley of EdenJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Michael How, Brian Mummert, Luke Fitzgerald
Four American Choruses on gospel hymn texts: Bright morning star!Julian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Isabelle Tett
Four American Choruses on gospel hymn texts: At the fountainJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber
Il secondo libro di toccate: Toccata quarta per l’organo da sonarsi alla levationeGirolamo Frescobaldi, Geoffrey Webber
Nunc dimittisJulian Anderson, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Geoffrey Webber, Clover Willis, Alice Webster, Kavi Pau, Humphrey Thompson
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