Rowan Pierce, Choir Of Royal Holloway, Orchestra Nova – Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas (2025) [FLAC 24bit/192kHz]

Rowan Pierce, Choir Of Royal Holloway, Orchestra Nova – Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas (2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:04:39 minutes | 2,27 GB | Genre: Classical
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This album presents a stunning collection of recent cantatas by acclaimed composer Cecilia McDowall, performed by the Choir of Royal Holloway, Orchestra Nova, and conductor George Vass. Known for her “spicy rhythms and colours” (Gramophone), McDowall’s music weaves vibrant textures and emotional depth, drawing listeners into a compelling journey. The featured works explore diverse themes, from the haunting beauty of ice in The Ice is Listening to the celestial wonders of Music of the Stars. Also included is the chamber orchestra version of A Winter’s Night, a joyful Christmas cantata. McDowall’s distinct choral voice shines through, blending introspective reflection with exuberant energy, making this an essential addition to the choral repertoire.

Tracklist:

1-1. Choir Of Royal Holloway – The Ice is Listening: I. Solid Waters (06:10)
1-2. Rowan Pierce – The Ice is Listening: II. The Ice is Listening (05:55)
1-3. Choir Of Royal Holloway – The Ice is Listening: III. Moulin (04:45)
1-4. Choir Of Royal Holloway – A Winter’s Night: I. In dulci jubilo (04:01)
1-5. Choir Of Royal Holloway – A Winter’s Night: II. O Little One Sweet (03:33)
1-6. Choir Of Royal Holloway – A Winter’s Night: III. Noël nouvelet (02:13)
1-7. Rowan Pierce – A Winter’s Night: IV. Still, still, still (04:24)
1-8. Choir Of Royal Holloway – A Winter’s Night: V. Sussex Carol (03:06)
1-9. Choir Of Royal Holloway – Music of the Stars: I. Music of the Stars (04:53)
1-10. Choir Of Royal Holloway – Music of the Stars: II. The Hardest Thing (03:16)
1-11. Choir Of Royal Holloway – Music of the Stars: III. The Gift to Sing (06:24)
1-12. Choir Of Royal Holloway – Bird of Time: I. O Bird of Time (06:54)
1-13. Rowan Pierce – Bird of Time: II. Aubade (05:50)
1-14. Choir Of Royal Holloway – Bird of Time: III. To be Bird (03:11)

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