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La Lumiere MP3 Audio Clip
MLK MP3 Audio Clip
Song for Athene MP3 Audio Clip
Ubi Caritas MP3 Audio Clip
Village Wedding MP3 Audio Clip

Concordia Choir, The: Echoes (CD)

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This CD features the compositions of some of the most accomplished writers of contemporary choral music including John Tavener, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen and the conductor of the choir Rene Clausen. The music is often mysterious, discordant and deeply layered with rich and complex harmonies. This is not the kind of music that one would play in the background. It begs to be listened to carefully and thoughtfully. The Concordia Choir handles this tough material very well. There are a couple of lightly accompanied tracks (9 and 12). Some highlights include: "MLK" arr: Robert Chilcott, a lullaby with a melody that is haunting, Ubi Caritas by Rene Clausen, just beautiful, and Noel Aysyen (A Haitian Noel) by Emile Desamours, a lively, rhythmic, and joyous song. (64:16 2004)

Song List:
MLK (arr. Robert Chilcott)
La Lumiére (René Clausen)
Song for Athene (John Tavener)
Village Wedding (John Tavener)
Ubi Caritas (René Clausen)
O Sacrum Convivium (Olivier Messiaen)
Water Night (Eric Whitacre) (Get the sheet music.
Cloudburst (Eric Whitacre)
Little Birds (Eric Whitacre)
O Magnum Mysterium (Morten Lauridsen) (Get the sheet music.
Noel Ayisyen (A Haitian Noel)(Emile Desamours)
The Mission: Our Father (Ennio Morricone, arr. René Clausen)
(64:16 2004)


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Posted By: Anonymous
Date Posted: 2006-02-22 22:19:20
"Overall a wonderful recording. "Ubi Caritas" is magnificent. However, there are distracting background noises (banging?!) during "Song for Athene," how about take two? The instruments during "Our Father" are distracting too because their microphone was too close/or set too high (that's what it sounds like anyway). Also, some background noise in "O Magnum Mysterium"--but it still is a breathtaking rendition and brings tears to the eyes. Fabulous soprano highs and basso profundo lows. An excellent addition to any a cappella fan's collection. "

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