Florence Beatrice Price, a prolific composer with over 300 works to her name, offers a captivating exploration of her choral compositions in her upcoming album "Price: Choral Works," set to release on August 8, 2025, under the Naxos label. This collection showcases Price's versatility and mastery in the choral genre, featuring a mix of orchestral and piano-accompanied pieces.
The centerpiece of the album is the expansive choral work "Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight," a poignant setting of a 1914 poem that imagines Lincoln's ghost surveying the modern world with a sense of foreboding. This piece alone offers a profound listening experience, blending historical reverence with contemporary reflection.
Complementing this larger work are a series of shorter choral pieces, including the world premiere of "The Witch of the Meadow." These compositions demonstrate Price's ability to convey a wide range of emotions and narratives through her music. Other notable tracks include "Song of Hope," "Poem of Praise," and "Night," each offering a unique glimpse into Price's artistic vision.
With a duration of 55 minutes, "Price: Choral Works" is a testament to Florence Beatrice Price's enduring legacy and her significant contributions to classical music. This album is a must-listen for fans of choral music and those eager to discover the works of a remarkable composer whose music continues to resonate across generations.
Tracks
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight: Introduction - OvertureFlorence Beatrice Price, Sara Swietlicki, Malmö Opera Orchestra, Robert Bennesh, John Jeter
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight: No. 1, It Is PortentousFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Malmö Opera Orchestra, Robert Bennesh, John Jeter
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight: No. 2, Until the Dawn-Stars Burn AwayFlorence Beatrice Price, Sara Swietlicki, Malmo Opera Chorus, Malmö Opera Orchestra, Jan Karlsson Korp, Robert Bennesh, John Jeter
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight: No. 3, He Cannot SleepFlorence Beatrice Price, Sara Swietlicki, Malmö Opera Orchestra, Robert Bennesh, John Jeter
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight: No. 4, His Head is BowedFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Malmö Opera Orchestra, Robert Bennesh, John Jeter
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight: No. 5, He Cannot Rest Until a Spirit-Dawn Shall ComeFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Malmö Opera Orchestra, Robert Bennesh, John Jeter
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight: No. 6, FinaleFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Malmö Opera Orchestra, Robert Bennesh, John Jeter
Song of HopeFlorence Beatrice Price, Sara Swietlicki, Lindsay Grace Johnson, Jonas Samuelsson, Malmo Opera Chorus, Malmö Opera Orchestra, Robert Bennesh, John Jeter
WeathersFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Jan Karlsson Korp, John Jeter
Poem of PraiseFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Jan Karlsson Korp, John Jeter
Praise the LordFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Jan Karlsson Korp, John Jeter
Wander-ThirstFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Jan Karlsson Korp, John Jeter
Summer CloudsFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Jan Karlsson Korp, John Jeter
Song for SnowFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Jan Karlsson Korp, John Jeter
The Witch of the MeadowFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Jan Karlsson Korp, John Jeter
The Moon BridgeFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Jan Karlsson Korp, John Jeter
NightFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, Jan Karlsson Korp, John Jeter
ResignationFlorence Beatrice Price, Malmo Opera Chorus, John Jeter
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