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macmillan: into the ferment, the berserking & britannia - james macmillan

James MacMillan - MacMillan: Into the Ferment, The Berserking & Britannia (LP)

James MacMillan

2003
13 tracks
1 uur, 7 min
choral

MacMillan: Into the Ferment, The Berserking & Britannia

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Product Description

James MacMillan's "MacMillan: Into the Ferment, The Berserking & Britannia" is a captivating choral album that showcases the composer's unique ability to blend traditional Scottish influences with contemporary classical music. Released on July 1, 2003, under the Chandos label, this album offers a rich and diverse listening experience that spans a total of 67 minutes.

The album features a variety of works, including the powerful and dramatic "The Berserking" and the evocative "Britannia." The centerpiece, "Into the Ferment," is a nine-movement choral work that draws inspiration from Scottish poetry and folklore. Each movement offers a distinct mood and musical texture, creating a compelling journey through MacMillan's imaginative sound world.

MacMillan's compositional style is marked by its rhythmic vitality, harmonic richness, and deep emotional resonance. His works often explore themes of spirituality, identity, and the human condition, and this album is no exception. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking to discover new and exciting compositions, "MacMillan: Into the Ferment, The Berserking & Britannia" is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Tracks

BritanniaJames MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
12:52
The Berserking: e = 140+ EnergicoJames MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Martin Roscoe
9:10
The Berserking: q = 60 -James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Martin Roscoe
12:52
The Berserking: e = 104James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Martin Roscoe
9:29
Into the Ferment: I. The Storm (Revised 2002)James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
1:43
Into the Ferment: II. Here are we met, three merry boys (Revised 2002)James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
2:27
Into the Ferment: III. In dispraise of whisky (Revised 2002)James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
1:54
Into the Ferment: IV. We are na' fou'! (Revised 2002)James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
3:02
Into the Ferment: V. It is the moon, I ken her horn (Revised 2002)James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
2:57
Into the Ferment: VI. Three merry boys again (sometime later) (Revised 2002)James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
2:25
Into the Ferment: VII. Wha' first shall rise to gang awa (Revised 2002)James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
2:57
Into the Ferment: VIII. Man to man . . . shall brithers be . . . (Revised 2002)James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
3:41
Into the Ferment: IX. Finale (Revised 2002)James MacMillan, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
2:19

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Product specifications

Details

Album: MacMillan: Into the Ferment, The Berserking & Britannia
Artist: James MacMillan
Album release date: 1 juli 2003
Label: Chandos
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 7 min
Tracks: 13 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Choral
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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