Hebrides Ensemble - Songs of Courtship - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The works by Bob Chilcott (b. 1955), recorded here by the Nordic Chamber Choir/Chamber Choir of Europe, conducted by Nicol Matt, can be exuberant and rhythmic (The Making of the Drum), contemplative and thrilling (Songs and Cries of London Town) or passionate and frequently contrapuntal (My Prayer).Mr. Chilcott is one of the most widely performed choral music composers in the world. His large catalogue of published works reflects his wide taste in music styles and commitment to writing music both singable and communicative. “A contemporary hero of British choral music.Inch (The Observer)

Messiaen / Conway / Hebrides Ens - Chamber Works [COMPACT DISCS] date 11/11/2014

The Ensemble MidtVest presents a regaling performance of some of Poulenc's most memorable chamber works. Released by cpo, these chamber works offer the esoteric sounds that are common to Poulenc's compositional style.