Label: Hyperion Catalog: CDA67832 Format: CD Trinity College Choir Cambridge; Stephen Layton, conductorRené Clausen (b1953): Tonight eternity alone Steven Stucky: (b1949) Three New Motets 'in memoriam Thomas Tallis' Ola Gjeilo (b1978): Sanctus / Phoenix Frank Ferko (b1950): Hildegard Triptych Edwin Fissinger (1920-1990): Lux aeterna Healey Willian (1880-1968): Fair in face / I beheld her, beautiful as a dove / Rise up, my love, my fair one / How they so softly rest Stephen Paulus (b1949): The day is done / Pilgrims' Hymn / Hymn to the Eternal Flame William Hawley (b1950): Two Motets
Recently named in Gramophone as the 'fifth best choir in the world', Stephen Layton and his acclaimed Trinity College Choir perform a stunning disc of American a cappella choral works. The recording is a showcase of little-known American composers unearthed by Layton during his travels. These distinctive and luminous compositions illustrate the context in which better-known composers such as Lauridsen and Whitacre - already championed by Layton - learnt their craft. The choir is in perfect voice. Their purity of tone, flawless intonation and depth of feeling are truly exceptional. This wonderful disc is a must for all choral fanatics. |