Ice Land: The Eternal Music, performed by the renowned Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, is a captivating exploration of sacred and seasonal music, released on February 11, 2022, under the harmonia mundi label. This choral masterpiece spans a rich 79 minutes, offering a diverse collection of pieces that blend the spiritual and the festive.
The album opens with a series of traditional Icelandic hymns and carols, showcasing the choir's exquisite vocal prowess and their ability to convey deep emotional resonance. Tracks like "Ad genua," "Heyr, himna smiður," and "Ave Maria" highlight the choir's impeccable harmonies and dynamic range. The album also features the moving "Magnificat" and "Haustvísur til Máríu," which further demonstrate the choir's versatility and mastery of sacred music.
The second half of the album is dedicated to Gabriel Fauré's iconic "Requiem," a timeless work that has become a staple in the choral repertoire. The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, delivers a poignant and deeply moving performance, with each movement—from the solemn "Introit" to the serene "In paradisum"—rendered with profound sensitivity and technical precision.
The album concludes with a beautiful arrangement of "Fljótavik" for violin and string orchestra, adding a touch of instrumental elegance to the choral tapestry. Ice Land: The Eternal Music is a testament to the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge's artistry and their ability to bring both sacred and seasonal music to life with unparalleled beauty and depth.
Tracks
Ad genuaAnna Thorvaldsdottir, Carolyn Sampson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Dmitri Ensemble, Graham Ross
Heyr, himna smiðurÞorkell Sigurbjörnsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
KvöldversTryggvi M. Baldvinsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Ave MariaHjálmar H. Ragnarsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Heyr þú oss himnum áAnna Thorvaldsdottir, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
MagnificatSigurður Sævarsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Haustvísur til MáríuAtli Heimir Sveinsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Hjá lygnri móðuJon Asgeirsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
AfmorsvísaSnorri Sigfús Birgisson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Hinsta kveðja for Strings, Op. 53Jón Leifs, Dmitri Ensemble, Graham Ross
Requiem: I. IntroitSigurður Sævarsson, Dominic Wallis, Oscar Simms, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Requiem: II. KyrieSigurður Sævarsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Requiem: III. SanctusSigurður Sævarsson, Hannah Dienes-Williams, Samuel Porteous, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Requiem: IV. BenedictusSigurður Sævarsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Requiem: V. Agnus DeiSigurður Sævarsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Requiem: VI. Lux æternaSigurður Sævarsson, Carolyn Sampson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Requiem: VII. In paradisumSigurður Sævarsson, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross
Fljótavik (Arr. for Violin and String Orchestra)Sigur Rós, Dmitri Ensemble, Stephanie Gonley, Graham Ross
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