Jackson, Gabriel > Thomas

Choral Music of Gabriel Jackson: A Ship with Unfurled Sails / State Choir Latvija

1 CD / Hyperion / 2013-01-08

Works: Gabriel Jackson: The Voice of the Bard, for chorus; Now I have known, O Lord [Al-Junaid], for chorus & organ; O Doctor optime, for chorus; Missa Triueriensis, for chorus & organ; Thomas, Jewel of Can...
Performers: Fiskovics, Eduards; Lielauss, Didzis; Lineja, Laila; Lisovska, Inga; Mengelis, Ugis [Bass Vocal]; Puke, Agris; Romancane, Inese; Tomsons, Valdis; Zemitis, Kaspars [Guitar (Electric)]; Zilberte, Zane
Conductors: Sirmais, Máris
Ensemble: ; Latvija State Choir

The Latvian choral tradition is admired worldwide. Not only are the country's many choirs known for their striking vocal prowess, Latvian composers for this genre...continue...
Recording information: St. John's Church, Riga, Latvia (2010-03-11_2010-03-12&2010-)....continue...

Weir: All the ends of the earth; Finnissy, etc / Webber

1 CD / Signum UK / 2006-06-02

Works: Judith Weir: All the Ends of the Earth, carol for chorus; Gregorian Chant: Kyrie eleison; James Weeks: Sint lumbi, for chorus; Plainchant: Vir perfecte, reponsory (St. Andrew's ms., Wolfenbüttel...
Performers: Towers, William

"Many of the works were written within the last five or six years, and in keeping with the "theme" of the program, each of the...continue...