This multi-racial group of around 60 offers a hearty and spirited, yet highly refined sound that is well worth hearing. (American Record Guide)
Johann van der Sandt
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Recorded at the Musaion of the University of Pretoria and St. Alban's Cathedral, Pretoria, South Africa during October 1999 and October 2000.
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Tekst autoritest, esitajatest ja laulutekstid
Esitus ladina, saksa, eesti, rootsi ja inglise keeles
Design: Paul Brooks
Balance Engineer, Editing, Producer: Ceisar D'Almeida
Text: Lindsey Reyburn
There is also a brief history of the University of Pretoria Camerata (which mentions that they won the 1st prize in the mixed choir category at the Tallinn '94 Choir Festival held in Estonia) and a brief biography of conductor Johann Van Der Sandt, also in English, German and French. Original texts with an English translation are provided for most of the non-English texts, but the text of Raua needmine is provided in its English translation only.
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Musicweb International/---/ they move on to the music of modern Baltic and Scandinavian masters. Arvo Pärt’s mystical Magnificat and Veljo Tormis’s folk-toned ‘Curse on Iron’, a setting of a rune from the Kalevala, get striking and thoughtful performances. The latter work’s ancient theme resonates strongly in today’s uncertain world, speaking of the likelihood of anything that man creates turning against him, unless it is used with respect and ethical forethought. (American Record Guide – July/August 2003)
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