Briti kuuma vokaalansambli kolmas plaat on inspireeritud kiriklikest õhtupalvustest ning Veljo Tormise eesti hällilaulud sobivad nende esituses sellesse atmosfääri suurepäraselt.
Owain Park
Hyperion
Salvestatud 21-23 veebruaril 2019, St George's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge
Adrian Peacock: Producer
David Hinitt: Recording engineer
Simon Perry: Executive producer
Perdita Andrew: Executive producer
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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AmazonOwain 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.fipieces 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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Apple MusicThose 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 InternationalThese 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)
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Presto ClassicalMarjal 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...
YouTubeOwain 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.fipieces 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)
AllMusicThose 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 InternationalThese 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)
LimelightSince 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 HomepageProduct info
AmazonRecord Company CD info
Hyperion Records HomepageProduct info
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Presto Classical