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sumera: mushroom cantata / concerto per voci e strumenti / island maiden's song from the sea - lepo sumera

Lepo Sumera - Sumera: Mushroom Cantata / Concerto Per Voci E Strumenti / Island Maiden's Song From the Sea (LP)

Lepo Sumera

2005
9 tracks
1 uur, 8 min
neoclassical

Sumera: Mushroom Cantata / Concerto Per Voci E Strumenti / Island Maiden's Song From the Sea

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Product Description

Dive into the enchanting world of Lepo Sumera's 2005 neoclassical masterpiece, a captivating blend of orchestral and vocal compositions that span a little over an hour. This album is a testament to Sumera's unique ability to weave intricate melodies and harmonies, creating a soundscape that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

The album opens with the three-movement "Concerto per voci e strumenti," a dynamic exploration of voices and instruments that showcases Sumera's mastery of neoclassical forms. The second half of the album is dedicated to the "Seenekantaat (Mushroom Cantata)," a four-part choral work that draws inspiration from the natural world, with each movement evoking a different mood and atmosphere.

The album concludes with "Saare piiga laul merest (Island Maiden's Song from the Sea)," a hauntingly beautiful vocal piece that leaves a lasting impression. Throughout the album, Sumera's compositions are brought to life by a talented ensemble of singers and musicians, with each performance highlighting the nuances and complexities of the score.

Whether you're a seasoned fan of neoclassical music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to impress with its inventive compositions and impeccable performances.

Tracks

Concerto per voci e strumenti (Concerto for voices and instruments): I. FuriosoLepo Sumera, Mikk Uleoja, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tõnu Kaljuste
3:35
Concerto per voci e strumenti (Concerto for voices and instruments): II. ModeratoLepo Sumera, Mikk Uleoja, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tõnu Kaljuste
6:09
Concerto per voci e strumenti (Concerto for voices and instruments): III. Allegro misteriosoLepo Sumera, Mikk Uleoja, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tõnu Kaljuste
4:44
Kui tume veel kauaks ka sinu maa (Though Your Homeland May Be in Dark for Long)Lepo Sumera, Mikk Uleoja, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
3:25
Seenekantaat (Mushroom Cantata): I. Carmen veris [Spring Song]Lepo Sumera, Janika Lentsius, Kadri-Ann Sumera, Madis Metsamart, Mikk Uleoja, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
6:09
Seenekantaat (Mushroom Cantata): II. Timor [Fear]Lepo Sumera, Janika Lentsius, Kadri-Ann Sumera, Madis Metsamart, Mikk Uleoja, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
4:23
Seenekantaat (Mushroom Cantata): III. Carmen autumnus [Autumn Song]Lepo Sumera, Janika Lentsius, Kadri-Ann Sumera, Madis Metsamart, Mikk Uleoja, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
5:54
Seenekantaat (Mushroom Cantata): IV. LuxuriaLepo Sumera, Janika Lentsius, Kadri-Ann Sumera, Madis Metsamart, Mikk Uleoja, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
4:34
Saare piiga laul merest (Island Maiden's Song from the Sea)Lepo Sumera, Janika Lentsius, Kadri-Ann Sumera, Madis Metsamart, Pille Lukin, Kulli Teetamm, Ulle Kaljuste, Andero Ermel, Jan Uuspold, Guido Kangur, Raivo E. Tamm, Mikk Uleoja, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
29:58

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Sumera: Mushroom Cantata / Concerto Per Voci E Strumenti / Island Maiden's Song From the Sea
Artist: Lepo Sumera
Album release date: 1 september 2005
Label: BIS
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 8 min
Tracks: 9 tracks

Other

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

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