Boston-based choir Gloriae Dei Cantores was established in 1988 by Elizabeth C. Patterson, who continues as its director. In this release it brings together three devotional choral works by Frank Martin, Edvard Grieg, and Howard Hanson. The pieces are unified by harmonic straightforwardness, rooted in late Romantic traditions, but very much colored by the austerity of plainsong, and by an earnest, reverential character. The Martin Mass for a cappella double choir is a virtuoso work, demanding exceptional discipline, and the ...
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Boston-based choir Gloriae Dei Cantores was established in 1988 by Elizabeth C. Patterson, who continues as its director. In this release it brings together three devotional choral works by Frank Martin, Edvard Grieg, and Howard Hanson. The pieces are unified by harmonic straightforwardness, rooted in late Romantic traditions, but very much colored by the austerity of plainsong, and by an earnest, reverential character. The Martin Mass for a cappella double choir is a virtuoso work, demanding exceptional discipline, and the choir performs it with complete assurance. Patterson leads the ensemble in a nuanced, serene performance that gives the music plenty of room to breathe. Due largely to the use of vibrato, the choir has a warmer, more Romantic sound than most groups that perform this piece, who tend to sing it with a purer, whiter sound. Given the complexity of Martin's eight-part writing, the purer sound makes it easier to maintain clarity and focused intonation, but Gloriae Dei Cantores stays...
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Edvard Grieg; Frank Martin; Howard Hanson. Poor. Used-Acceptable, withdrawn library disc(s) with liner notes. Disc(s) should play great without any playback issues. Disc(s) & liner notes may contain typical library markings like stickers, protective label covers, & writing. Discs may be repackaged in library style casing. Back artwork & any other promo material not included.
Add this copy of Mandorla: Choral Masterworks of Frank Martin, Edvard to cart. $27.70, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Gloriae Dei Cantores.
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Edvard Grieg; Frank Martin; Howard Hanson. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
