Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Scottish heritage with the National Youth Choir of Scotland's 1998 release, "A Burns Sequence." This choral masterpiece, released under the iMD-NYCOS label, is a celebration of the timeless poetry of Robert Burns, set to evocative music that spans a variety of moods and themes.
The album opens with "A Burns Sequence," a series of eight tracks that beautifully interpret Burns' verses, ranging from the intense "Prayer Under the Pressure of Violent Anguish" to the tender "My Luve Is Like a Red, Red Rose." Each piece is a testament to the choir's skill and the enduring power of Burns' words.
Following this sequence, the album presents "Hymn to Matter," a profound and reflective piece that complements the Burns sequence with its own unique resonance. The album concludes with "Six Two-Part Songs," a collection of shorter pieces that showcase the choir's versatility and the composer's ability to capture the essence of each season and time of day.
With a total runtime of 56 minutes, "A Burns Sequence" is a captivating journey through the world of Scottish choral music. Whether you're a fan of choral performances, a lover of poetry, or simply someone looking to explore new musical horizons, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The National Youth Choir of Scotland's precise harmonies and the evocative settings of Burns' poetry make this a standout release in the choral genre.
Tracks
A Burns Sequence: Prayer Under the Pressure of Violent AnguishJohn Gardner, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
A Burns Sequence: Raging FortuneJohn Gardner, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
A Burns Sequence: My Luve Is Like a Red, Red RoseJohn Gardner, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
A Burns Sequence: Will Ye Go to the Indies, My MaryJohn Gardner, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
A Burns Sequence: O Whistle An' I'll Come to YouJohn Gardner, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
A Burns Sequence: Ca' the Yowes to the KnowesJohn Gardner, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
A Burns Sequence: Macpherson's FarewellJohn Gardner, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
A Burns Sequence: Paraphrase of the First PsalmJohn Gardner, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Hymn to MatterKenneth Leighton, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Six Two-Part Songs: Spring SongJohn Blackwood McEwen, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Six Two-Part Songs: In the WoodsJohn Blackwood McEwen, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Six Two-Part Songs: On the RiverJohn Blackwood McEwen, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Six Two-Part Songs: TwilightJohn Blackwood McEwen, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Six Two-Part Songs: NightJohn Blackwood McEwen, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Six Two-Part Songs: Autumn SongJohn Blackwood McEwen, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
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