Choral Works by Sir Michael Tippett is a stunning collection of compositions that showcases the composer's mastery of choral music. The album features some of Tippett's most celebrated works, including "A Child of Our Time," "Five Negro Spirituals," and "The Vision of Saint Augustine."
The performances on this album are exceptional, with the choral ensembles delivering powerful and emotive renditions of Tippett's works. The soloists are equally impressive, adding depth and nuance to the already rich and complex compositions.
One of the standout pieces on the album is "A Child of Our Time," which explores themes of oppression, injustice, and hope. The choir's performance captures the piece's emotional intensity, conveying the despair and anguish felt by those affected by oppression while also conveying a sense of hope and resilience.
Crown Of The Year: V Summer Has A Heart Of Drums. Refrain
3:27
Crown Of The Year: II Hush, Nightingale
1:56
The Weeping Babe - Motet For Soprano And Mixed Choir
4:33
Five Negro Spirituals From A Child Of Our Time: V Deep River
2:41
Crown Of The Year: VII Victoria Rules An Autumn Land. Refrain
4:41
Music - Unison Song For Voices And Piano
3:22
Five Negro Spirituals From A Child Of Our Time: II Nobody Knows
1:19
Crown Of The Year: IX Hurl Of The Wind
3:13
Five Negro Spirituals From A Child Of Our Time: I Steal Away
2:30
Five Negro Spirituals From A Child Of Our Time: IV By And By
1:10
Five Negro Spirituals From A Child Of Our Time: III Go Down Moses
2:34
Bonny At Morn - Northumbrian Folk Song For Unison Voices And Three Recorders
2:20
Dance, Clarion Air - Madrigal For Five Voices
3:49
Plebs Angelica - Motet For Double Choir
2:59
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Catalog Numbers
NI 5266
Labels
Nimbus Records
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Formats
CD
Album
Credits
Role
Credit
Choir
The Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral
Clarinet
Colin Lawson
Directed By
Stephen Darlington
Ensemble
The Medici Quartet
Oboe
John Anderson
Percussion
Jeremy Cornes, Martin Westlake, Peter Hamburger
Piano
Martin Jones
Recorder
Evelyn Nallen, Maurice Hodges, Michael Copley
Trumpet
Graham Ashton
Notes
Recorded at Dorchester Abbey, Oxfordshire May 14-15, 1990
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Barcode: 083603526627
About Sir Michael Tippett
Sir Michael Kemp Tippett was one of the foremost English composers of the 20th Century.
Born: 2 January 1905 in Eastcote, London, England, UK.
Died: 8 January 1998 in London, England, UK (aged 93).
Choral Works by Sir Michael Tippett is a must-have for fans of choral music and classical music in general. The album's exceptional performances and Tippett's masterful compositions make for a truly unforgettable listening experience.