Gregory Rose's "Danse macabre" is a captivating exploration of the avant-garde and neoclassical genres, released on Toccata Classics in 2015. This intricate composition, spanning a full hour, is a multi-movement work that weaves together choral and instrumental elements to create a hauntingly beautiful narrative. The album is structured as a series of dances and songs, interspersed with choral pieces that draw from liturgical texts, creating a profound and evocative journey through life, death, and the afterlife. Rose's masterful compositional skills shine through in this complex and layered work, making it a standout piece in his repertoire. Each movement builds upon the previous, culminating in a powerful and unforgettable musical experience.
Tracks
Danse macabre: I. Dance 1: ProcessionalGregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: II. Requiem aeternam (Chorus)Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: III. Song 1 (The Preacher from the Pulpit)Gregory Rose, Henry Tisma, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: IV. Death Song I: Death to all - Kyrie eleison (Chorus)Gregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: V. Dance 2Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: VI. Death Song 2: Death to the PopeGregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: VII. Song 2 (The Pope)Gregory Rose, Raul Mikson, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: VIII. Tract: Absolve Domine (Chorus)Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: IX. Death Song 3: Death answers the PopeGregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: X. Dance 3Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XI. Sequence: Dies irae (Chorus)Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XII. Song 3 (The Emperor)Gregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Olari Viikholm, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XIII. Offertory: Domine, Jesu Christe (Chorus)Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XIV. Death Song 4: Death to the EmperorGregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XV. Dance 4Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XVI. Song 4 (The Empress)Gregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Kristine Muldma, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XVII. Sanctus (Chorus)Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XVIII. Death Song 5: Death to the EmpressGregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XIX. Dance 5Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XX. Song 5 (The Cardinal)Gregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XXI. Death Song 6: Death to the CardinalGregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XXII. Song 6 (The King)Gregory Rose, Andreas Väljamäe, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XXIII. Communion: Lux aeterna (Chorus)Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XXIV. Death Song 7: Death to the King and AllGregory Rose, Rainer Vilu, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XXV. Dance 6Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
Danse macabre: XXVI. In Paradisum (Chorus)Gregory Rose, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
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