Koerpen / Hennig / Hannover Boys Choir - Orpheus Mit Der Tone Reine - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Koerpen / Hennig / Hannover Boys Choir - Frisia Cantat [COMPACT DISCS] date 09/01/1995

When one thinks about Beethoven's choral compositions, one might think there is only one the Ode to Joy from the 9th Symphony. But that is not the case! As the Deutscher Jugendkammerchor has impressively proved with this recording, preoccupying oneself with Beethoven's œuvre is more than worthwhile for any choir. Beethoven himself wrote a series of a cappella choral works, most of which are unknown today. Moreover, during his lifetime, composers had already arranged Beethoven's instrumental works for choir in order to express their veneration. The Deutscher Jugendkammerchor presents a selection of compositions from three centuries, including numerous first recordings. From Auld Lang Syne, penned by Beethoven, to a Kyrie by his contemporary Bierey after the first movement of the famous Moonlight Sonata, to modern song transcriptions by Clytus Gottwald - this album brings together secular and sacred choral movements that vary greatly both in expression and style. A discovery!

Hatch is the latest from Canada's Joey Wright. Like his previous two albums, InchHatchInch features outstanding instrumentals and inspired arrangements. Unlike his other work, however, InchHatchInch features eight new songs by Wright. Joey has been co-writing songs for years now with his partner Jenny Whiteley, but this is the first time we hear him handling the vocals on his own compositions. The songs on InchHatchInch are lyrically dreamy and poetic, and melodically inventive and catchy. For the recording of InchHatchInch, Joey assembled a cast of first rate musicians from many walks of music. Covering the rhythm section, is Evan Cranley and Pat McGee of the pop band Stars. Handling the string bass and violin string section is Joe Phillips (Sarah Slean, London Symphony) and John Showman (the Creaking Tree String Quartet, The Foggy Hogtown Boys). The backup vocals are beautifully sung by Sarah Harmer, Jenny Whiteley and Stars'' Amy Millan, while there are special appearances by Christine Bougie and Dan Whiteley. The record was made at Ottawa's InchLittle Bullhorn StudioInch, and recorded to 2' tape by Dave Draves (Jim Bryson, Kathleen Edwards, Gentleman Reg). Parallels are being drawn between InchHatchInch and some of Beck's work, as well as Elliott Smith had he cut his teeth on bluegrass and sixties psychedelic rock. Joey is known for his lyrical and inspired guitar and mandolin playing. He is versed in many styles such as bluegrass, blues, swing, pop and country. He is also known for his unique compositions. Joey is a sought after collaborator as much for his positive and inspirational attitude as for his musical vision and talent. His first solo CD, InchCampInch, has received rave reviews from such magazines as Penguin Eggs and Bluegrass North, and has earned him a new legion of fans. His original material appeals to fans of new acoustic music, bluegrass and pop