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East meets West on this new recording as two great singing traditions are brought together, to thrilling effect.
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union the three Baltic states have emerged as powerhouses of choral innovation and imagination.
Mike Brewer and the NYCGB bring all their customary fervour and virtuosity to bear on this programme of masterworks from three of Europe's smallest, yet musically richest, countries.
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Lacrimosa
Hyme à St. Martin
Nolemtiba (Destiny): Symphony for Choir: Piesauksana (Calling Up)
Nolemtiba (Destiny): Symphony for Choir: Izkal Pakavu Akmens Zirgam (A Shoe For The Stone Horse)
Nolemtiba (Destiny): Symphony for Choir: Vajadzetu (There Should Have Been)
Nolemtiba (Destiny): Symphony for Choir: Apvardosana (Magic)
Nolemtiba (Destiny): Symphony for Choir: Zeme (Earth)
Svjatki: Choir Concerto: Oy, Kalyudka! (O, Kalyudka!)
Svjatki: Choir Concerto: Chto Nastanet Vesna (Spring Is Coming)
Svjatki: Choir Concerto: Khristu rozhdënnomu (To the Newborn Christ)
Cantus Maris Baltici
18th December 2011
“The virtuosic NYCGB and top choral trainer Mike Brewer revel in the rich cluster-harmonies and religious colours of native Baltic works alongside Cantus Maris Baltici by the UK's Gabriel Jackson. Essential for choral fans.”
February 2012
*****
“Delphian Records continue to set benchmarks for choral music on disc. The deal is sealed by the work of heroic young singers, mature and accomplished beyond their years, performing heartfelt, fascinating compositions.”
February 2012
“Mike Brewer's intrepid young choristers are on glowingly excellent form throughout. Hats off to them for tackling such stimulating and little-known repertory with gusto and obvious enjoyment...An outstanding disc which emphasises how fortunate the NYCGB is to have Brewer's drive and energy.”
March 2012
****
“Baltic repertoire is hot in choral circles at present, so this CD will find a ready specialist audience...Gabriel Jackson's Cantus Maris Baltici celebrates the sea in swirlingly ebullient writing which tests the virtuosity of the excellent National Youth Choir close to its limits. They are not found wanting.”
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