
Estonian Veljo Tormis (b. 1930) is among today’s more significant composers, and as this disc shows–to astonishing effect–he’s one of the world’s most profoundly exciting
To save repeating myself, I refer you to my review of the earlier Vision of Estonia I, which essentially describes Veljo Tormis’ male choir music–its
This sampler from Chicago-based Cedille Records offers well-chosen highlights from what over the past 15 years has become a very impressive catalog. In this case,
It’s hard to believe that this is the King’s Singers’ 40th anniversary season, but this newly recorded program comes as part of the celebration. Of
Subtitled “A celebration of living music and the momentary beauty of the young voice”, this is an essential disc for fans of new choral music
In this follow-up to its 2003 Transient Glory CD (please type Q7284 in Search Reviews), Francisco Nuñez and his Young People’s Chorus of New York
Glière’s “Il’ya Muromets” Symphony, with its lush string textures, lively woodwind writing, and numerous brass exhortations, might seem tailor-made for the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Eugene
This aptly titled disc brings together 19 works sung at St. Paul’s during September 11 memorial services in 2001 and 2002 and at a service
If you’re looking for an alternative to the King’s College or other Cambridge-based choirs for your Christmas music listening, here is an excellent choice, a
The disc’s title refers to the ever-popular John Rutter setting of a famous benediction, and it’s very well sung here–as are virtually all of the