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Joanna Estelle presents Emergence a compilation of works produced under her personal philosophy that Inchquality music uplifts humankind.Inch The opening work is InchUmoriInch [Moods], ten character pieces for piano soloist, musical superlatives describing ten familiar dispositions of the human Ardent, Determined, Energetic, Whimsical, Shimmery, Repentant, Reflective, Wistful, Solemn, and Hopeful. Compositionally, the overarching style is one of charismatic sentiment, accented by the bright timbre of Lacroix's piano. The work is altogether lovely and a wonderful introduction to InchSusannah's Lullaby (This is a Face of Love),Inch and InchLanguage of a Rose,Inch the first two art songs included on the album. InchMoyi mamijInch [For My Mother] is an exquisite quartet that brings a tear to the eye of anyone who has ever felt a mother's love. In that sentiment, let's hope that Princes William and Harry will have the opportunity to hear Estelle's InchQu'est-ce que c'est la vie? [What is life?]Inch a homage to InchThe People's Princess,Inch for which Estelle wrote not only the music, but the French text. In InchAbwoon d'bwashmayaInch [Aramaic Lord's Prayer], Estelle's writing is reverent and prayerful - blending perfectly the melodic sonorities of the soprano voice and the cello. Estelle showcases her choral writing with the inclusion of four works InchWater Canticle (For Margaret Trudeau),Inch InchLa chanson de ton coeurInch [The Song of Your Heart], InchChild of the Manger,Inch and InchSong for Abwoon.Inch Estelle, who once put music aside to appease her parents by studying psychology and accounting instead, is now a well-respected composer in Canada. She relates, InchWhen you see people around the world are listening to and loving your songs, you know composing is something you should take seriously.Inch
