New Music Albums: THE FRENCH ALBUM (London Choral Sinfonia, Michael Waldron)

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Artist:
London Choral Sinfonia
Michael Waldron

Genre:
Classical

Total Time:
81:35

Record Label:
Orchid Classics

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Apple Music

Release Date
June 28, 2024




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Product Description: "Fast becoming the go-to champions for contemporary British choral music" (Gramophone), the London Choral Sinfonia presents a captivating blend of French choral music under the direction of Michael Waldron, with soloists Nick Pritchard and Miriam Allan. Their new album includes Jean Langlais' monumental masterpiece "Messe Solennelle," accompanied by staples of the choral repertoire: Gabriel Faure's "Cantique de Jean Racine" and Cesar Franck's "Psalm 150". The album also features hidden gems such as Marcel Dupre's "Quatre Motets," as well as fresh arrangements of Franck's "Panis Angelicus" and Gounod's "Ave Verum" by Composer-in-Residence, Owain Park. These reimagined pieces breathe new life into beloved favourites.Under Michael Waldron's direction, the LCS continues it's tradition of excellence, blending celebrated works with lesser-known treasures, and winning new audiences with it's rich romantic colours and innovative interpretations.

TRACK LIST:

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1 . Messe Solennelle: I. Kyrie (04:39)

2 . Messe Solennelle: II. Gloria (04:47)

3 . Messe Solennelle: III. Sanctus (01:39)

4 . Messe Solennelle: IV. Benedictus (03:07)

5 . Messe Solennelle: V. Agnus Dei (05:31)

6 . Tantum ergo London Choral Sinfonia & Michael Waldron (02:45)

7 . Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: V. Panis angelicus (Arr. for Choir & Chamber Ensemble by Owain Park) London Choral Sinfonia, Michael Waldron & Nick Pritchard (04:03)

8 . Ave verum, CG 142 . (03:08)

9 . Ave Maria London Choral Sinfonia, Michael Waldron, Miriam Allan & James Orford (02:13)

10 . Pie Jesu London Choral Sinfonia, Michael Waldron, Miriam Allan & James Orford (02:45)

11 . 4 .Motets, Op. 9: No. 1, O salutaris Hostia (04:43)

12 . 4 .Motets, Op. 9: No. 2, Ave Maria (02:49)

13 . 4 .Motets, Op. 9: No. 3, Tantum ergo (03:56)

14 . 4 .Motets, Op. 9: No. 4, Laudate (04:17)

15 . Tantum ergo, Op. 55 . London Choral Sinfonia, Michael Waldron, Nick Pritchard & James Orford (03:52)

16 . Pavane, Op. 50 .(Arr. for Choir & Chamber Ensemble by Owain Park) London Choral Sinfonia & Michael Waldron (05:49)

17 . A la Vierge Marie London Choral Sinfonia, Michael Waldron, Miriam Allan & James Orford (02:28)

18 . O salutaris London Choral Sinfonia, Michael Waldron, Miriam Allan & James Orford (03:45)

19 . Fête James Orford (05:05)

20 . Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 . London Choral Sinfonia & Michael Waldron (05:35)

21 .Psalm 150, FWV 69 . London Choral Sinfonia & Michael Waldron (04:48)

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