Gregory W. Brown - Gregory W. Brown: Moonstrung Air (LP)

Gregory W. Brown's "Moonstrung Air" is a captivating choral journey released on Navona Records in February 2015. This album is a testament to Brown's unique compositional voice, blending contemporary choral writing with themes inspired by nature and science. The centerpiece of the album is the "Missa Charles Darwin," a bold and innovative mass that reimagines the traditional liturgical text through the lens of Darwin's revolutionary theories. This work is complemented by other pieces that explore natural imagery and folk traditions, such as "5 Women Bathing in Moonlight" and the "3 American Folk Hymns." With a running time of just over an hour, "Moonstrung Air" offers a rich and varied listening experience that showcases Brown's ability to create music that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving.