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Trio Mediaeval: Stella Maris (CD)

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The Trio Mediaeval's first two ECM discs, Words of the Angel (recorded 1999) and Soir, dit-elle (recorded 2003), received near-unanimous praise from the world's press, and their international concert appearances have also made a powerful impact. "The group is breathtaking," wrote Greg Sandow in the Wall Street Journal. "Arresting, vivid, calm but never peaceful, with every moment ready to bring a surprise." In a major profile piece in The New York Times, James R. Oestreich declared the Scandinavian vocal trio the legitimate successors to the highly-popular Anonymous 4. Germany's FonoForum meanwhile hailed Soir, dit-elle as an "outstanding discovery" and the Daily Telegraph commented that "the Trio's knack of devising uniquely imaginative and stimulating programmes makes their recordings irresistible".

Stella Maris again both juxtaposes and seamlessly blends the old and the new. Chants from the 13th century, most of them from English and French Conductus traditions, are complemented by a new sacred composition commissioned by the Trio. Prior to her "Missa Lumen de Lumine", Korean-born Sungji Hong had already written several pieces for Anna Maria Friman, whom she had met while studying at York University. Hong's "Missa" is a contemporary and explorative setting of the Mass Ordinary which displays a keen awareness of the Trio's distinctive vocal style. "We encountered quite a few rhythmic challenges at first," Anna Maria Friman recalls, "but we felt at once that this piece is really written for our voices."
(Taken from the record label's web site.)
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Format: CD
Year Released/Length:2005, 65:46
Label: ECM Records, Germany Style/Genre: Early music, classical
Voicing: Women's trio
A cappella?: Yes
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Song List:
Flos regalis virginalis
O Maria, stella maris
Quem trina polluit
Dou way Robyn / Sancta Mater
Veni creator spiritus
Dum sigillum
Beata viscera

Sungji Hong: Missa Lumen de lumine (2002) for three voices - Dedicated to Trio Mediaeval
Kyrie
Gloria
Credo
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
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