St Martin’s Voices, Piatti Quartet, Andrew Earis – Rorem: Choral Works (2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 56:34 minutes | 1,98 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Resonus Classics
This new album of Orchestral Works by Errollyn Wallen, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra under the direction of John Andrews, offers a rich journey through over two decades of the composer’s diverse and innovative music. Wallen, a groundbreaking figure in contemporary classical music, showcases her distinctive voice across a wide range of orchestral moods. From the celebratory ebb and flow of The World’s Weather to the evocative imagery in Mighty River, the album explores themes of human resilience and natural forces. Works like Fondant and This Frame is Part of the Painting reflect Wallen’s playful and deeply personal inspirations, whether from cake or art.
Other highlights include By Gis and by Saint Charity, with its intense emotional depth, and the virtuosic Dances for Orchestra, which blends styles from jazz to classical. This album is a powerful testament to Wallen’s mastery and inventive spirit.
Tracklist:
1-01. St Martin’s Voices – Festive Alleluias (02:45)
1-02. St Martin’s Voices – How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place (arr. for choir and string quartet by Tom Shorter) (03:56)
1-03. St Martin’s Voices – Sing My Soul, His Wondrous Love (02:01)
1-04. St Martin’s Voices – O magnum mysterium (02:18)
1-05. St Martin’s Voices – Canticle of the Lamb (01:45)
1-06. St Martin’s Voices – Little Lamb, Who Made Thee? (arr. for choir and string quartet by Tom Shorter) (03:25)
1-07. St Martin’s Voices – Seven Motets for the Church Year: I. While All Things Were in Quiet Silence (Christmas) (02:20)
1-08. St Martin’s Voices – Seven Motets for the Church Year: II. Before the Morning Star Begotten (Epiphany) (01:13)
1-09. St Martin’s Voices – Seven Motets for the Church Year: III. Lay Up For Yourselves (Ash Wednesday) (01:26)
1-10. St Martin’s Voices – Seven Motets for the Church Year: IV. Praise Him Who Was Crucified (Easter) (01:48)
1-11. St Martin’s Voices – Seven Motets for the Church Year: V. God is Gone Up (Ascension) (01:17)
1-12. Daisy Walford – Seven Motets for the Church Year: VI. Today the Holy Spirit Appeared (Pentecost) (02:47)
1-13. St Martin’s Voices – Seven Motets for the Church Year: VII. Rejoice We All in the Lord (All Saints) (03:23)
1-14. St Martin’s Voices – Two Psalms and a Proverb: I. Behold How Good and How Pleasant it is (02:46)
1-15. St Martin’s Voices – Two Psalms and a Proverb: II. Wound Without Cause (02:12)
1-16. St Martin’s Voices – Two Psalms and a Proverb: III. How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me, O Lord? (03:57)
1-17. St Martin’s Voices – Four Madrigals: I. Parting (02:36)
1-18. St Martin’s Voices – Four Madrigals: II. Flowers for the Graces (00:26)
1-19. St Martin’s Voices – Four Madrigals: III. Love (01:19)
1-20. St Martin’s Voices – Four Madrigals: IV. An Absent Friend (02:18)
1-21. St Martin’s Voices – Ode to Man: I. Strophe A (01:44)
1-22. St Martin’s Voices – Ode to Man: II. Antistrophe A (00:58)
1-23. St Martin’s Voices – Ode to Man: III. Strophe B (01:35)
1-24. St Martin’s Voices – Ode to Man: IV. Antistrophe B (02:48)
1-25. St Martin’s Voices – Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (03:24)