Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Sven-David Sandström's "The High Mass," a monumental choral work that seamlessly blends the sacred and the contemporary. Released in 1995 under the Caprice label, this album is a testament to Sandström's mastery of minimalism and choral composition, offering a rich, immersive experience that spans over an hour and a half.
"The High Mass" is a grand composition for soloists, choir, organ, and orchestra, divided into four main sections: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, and Sanctus, each exploring different facets of the traditional mass through a modern lens. The album features an impressive array of vocal performances, with soloists and choirs weaving together in a tapestry of sound that is both powerful and delicate.
From the hauntingly beautiful "Kyrie eleison" to the triumphant "Gloria in excelsis," Sandström's work is a journey through the depths of human emotion and spiritual reflection. The "Credo" section, with its complex harmonies and intricate vocal lines, showcases the composer's ability to create a sense of awe and reverence, while the "Sanctus" and "Agnus Dei" movements offer moments of pure, ethereal beauty.
This album is not just a collection of tracks but a cohesive, thoughtfully crafted piece that demands to be listened to from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of choral music, minimalism, or simply appreciate the art of composition, "The High Mass" is a work that will leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
The High Mass (Excerpts): I. Kyrie. Kyrie eleisonSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: I. Kyrie. Christe eleisonSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Kyrie. Kyrie eleison (Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass (Excerpts): IIa. Gloria. Gloria in excelsisSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass (Excerpts): IIb. Gloria. Et in terra paxSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Gloria. Laudamus te (2 Mezzo-sopranos)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Gloria. Gratias agimus tibi (Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Gloria. Domine Deus, Rex coelestis (Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass (Excerpts): IIc. Gloria. Qui tollis peccata mundiSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: II. Gloria. Qui sedes ad dextram PatrisSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Gloria. Quoniam tu solus sanctus (Male Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Gloria. Cum Sancto Spiritu (3 Sopranos, 2 Mezzo-sopranos, Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass (Excerpts): IIIa. Credo. Credo in unum DeumSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Credo. Patrem omnipotentem (3 Sopranos, Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Credo. Et in unum Dominum Jesum Christum (3 Sopranos, 2 Mezzo-sopranos, Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Credo. Et incarnatus est (2 Mezzo-Sopranos)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass (Excerpts): IIIb. Credo. CrucifixusSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Credo. Et resurrexit tertia die (3 Sopranos, Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: III. Credo. Et in Spiritum SanctumSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Credo. Confiteor unum baptisma (3 Sopranos, 2 Mezzo-sopranos, Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass (Excerpts): IV. Sanctus. SanctusSven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Sanctus: Osanna in excelsis (Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Sanctus: Benedictus qui venit (2 Mezzo-sopranos, Chorus) - Osanna in excelsis [Chorus]Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Agnus Dei: Agnus Dei (3 Sopranos, 2 Mezzo-sopranos)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The High Mass: Agnus Dei: Dona nobis pacem (3 Sopranos, 2 Mezzo-sopranos, Chorus)Sven-David Sandström, Lena Hoel, Siri Torjesen, Sara Olsson, Annika Skoglund, Peter Bengtson, Marianne Eklof, Swedish Radio Chorus, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
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