2020
CD
United Kingdom
The group's third album is inspired by the day's-end Compline service, and the not widely known chromatic folk song settings of Veljo Tormis suit to this atmosphere very well.
The Gesualdo Six
Owain Park
Hyperion
Adrian Peacock: Producer
David Hinitt: Recording engineer
Simon Perry: Executive producer
Perdita Andrew: Executive producer
Recorded: February 21, 2019 - February 23, 2019, St George's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge
Thomas Tallis (c.1505 – 1585)
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Carlo Gesualdo (1566 – 1613)
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Jonathan Seers (b.1954)
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Owain Park (b.1993)
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Joanna Marsh (b.1970)
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William Byrd (c.1540 – 1623)
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Veljo Tormis (1930 – 2017)
Four Estonian Lullabies It's Time for the Berry to Sleep (Räpina parish)ISRC: GBAJY2028507
Nicholas Gombert (1495 – 1560)
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Veljo Tormis
Four Estonian Lullabies I Sing to My Child (Kuusalu parish)ISRC: GBAJY2028509
Christopher Tye (c.1505 – 1572/3)
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Veljo Tormis
Four Estonian Lullabies Let the Cradle Swing (Kuusalu parish)ISRC: GBAJY2028511
Alonso Lobo (1555 – 1617)
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Luca Marenzio (c.1553 – 1599)
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Joanna Marsh
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Hildegard von Bingen (1098 – 1179)
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Sarah Rimkus (b.1990)
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Gerda Blok-Wilson (b.1955)
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Veljo Tormis
Four Estonian Lullabies Lulling (Muhu parish)ISRC: GBAJY2028518
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Since the fourth century, the service of Compline has marked the end of the day, ushering in the darkness of the night. Much of the music here is inspired by this ancient service. The first half of the album features a selection of atmospheric works that relate to the transition between light and darkness. Then there is a turning point; the light returns, birds sing, and flowers bloom once more. Continue reading
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Owain Parkin johtama The Gesualdo Six kuuluu brittiläisten lauluyhtyeiden terävimpään kärkeen. Uudella levyllään "Fading" mieskuusikko soveltaa alan klassikkoreseptiä - yhdistetään sellaista renessanssin vokaalipolyfoniaa sellaiseen oman aikamme musiikkiin, että tunnelma pysyy yhtenäisenä... levy hahmottuu mielekkäänä matkana hämärtyvästä tunnelmmasta kohti käännettä ja valohämyä. (Kare Eskola, 2020.06-02)
Yle.fi
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pieces like Gombert's Media vita dovetail nicely with the little-known chromatic folk song settings of composer Veljo Tormis. In all, a highly original program, beautifully executed, and well recorded at St. George's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge. (James Manheim)
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Those who have heard the Gesualdo Six’s earlier recordings will need no urging to go for this new release. Everyone else should seriously consider buying both this survey of music across the centuries and the English Motets album. (Brian Wilson, 2020-04)
Musicweb International
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These performances are superb: precision, warmth, power and delicacy united in an utterly beguiling whole, all the while maintaining perfect definition as each vocal tonality inhabits its own sphere. (Lisa MacKinney, 2020-08-01)
Limelight
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Presto Classical
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Marjal aega magada (It's time for the little berry to sleep), by Veljo Tormis The Gesualdo Six, directed by Owain Park Filmed at St Bartholomew the Great, Lo...
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Owain Parkin johtama The Gesualdo Six kuuluu brittiläisten lauluyhtyeiden terävimpään kärkeen. Uudella levyllään "Fading" mieskuusikko soveltaa alan klassikkoreseptiä - yhdistetään sellaista renessanssin vokaalipolyfoniaa sellaiseen oman aikamme musiikkiin, että tunnelma pysyy yhtenäisenä... levy hahmottuu mielekkäänä matkana hämärtyvästä tunnelmmasta kohti käännettä ja valohämyä. (Kare Eskola, 2020.06-02)
Yle.fi
en_US
pieces like Gombert's Media vita dovetail nicely with the little-known chromatic folk song settings of composer Veljo Tormis. In all, a highly original program, beautifully executed, and well recorded at St. George's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge. (James Manheim)
AllMusic
en_US
Those who have heard the Gesualdo Six’s earlier recordings will need no urging to go for this new release. Everyone else should seriously consider buying both this survey of music across the centuries and the English Motets album. (Brian Wilson, 2020-04)
Musicweb International
en_US
These performances are superb: precision, warmth, power and delicacy united in an utterly beguiling whole, all the while maintaining perfect definition as each vocal tonality inhabits its own sphere. (Lisa MacKinney, 2020-08-01)
Limelight
en_US
Since the fourth century, the service of Compline has marked the end of the day, ushering in the darkness of the night. Much of the music here is inspired by this ancient service. The first half of the album features a selection of atmospheric works that relate to the transition between light and darkness. Then there is a turning point; the light returns, birds sing, and flowers bloom once more. Continue reading
The Gesualdo Six Homepage
en_US
Product info
Amazon
et_EE
Record Company CD info
Hyperion Records Homepage
en_US
Product info
Apple Music
en_US
Product info
Presto Classical