Jonathan Harvey: The Angels, Ashes Dances Back & Marahi

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Jonathan Harvey (electronics), Carl Faia (electronics) & Clive Williamson (synthesizer), Carl Faia (electronics), Clive Williamson (synthesizer), Ilona Meija (flute) & Arne Deforce (cello)

Latvian Radio Choir, James Wood, Kaspars Putninš

both Ashes and Awakening are visionary pieces, and have the makings of modern masterpieces. They require, and will undoubtedly repay, repeated listening. A magnificent disc, superbly performed... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2011, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 28th Mar 2011
Catalogue No: CDA67835
Label: Hyperion
Length: 63 minutes

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Harvey, J: The Angels

Work length5:03

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Latvian Radio Choir
Kaspars Putniņš

Harvey, J: Ashes Dance Back

Work length17:25

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Jonathan Harvey, Carl Faia, Clive Williamson
Latvian Radio Choir
James Wood

Harvey, J: Marahi

Work length10:20

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Latvian Radio Choir
James Wood

Harvey, J: The Summer Cloud's Awakening

Work length30:52

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Jonathan Harvey, Carl Faia, Clive Williamson, Ilona Meija (flute), Arne Deforce (cello)
Latvian Radio Choir
James Wood

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Jonathan Harvey is Britain’s foremost composer of electronic music and has developed a complex and personal musical language for which he is globally recognized. His catalogue of works explores unique sound worlds and imaginative ensembles. The works on this disc, composed within seven years of each other during one of the most productive periods of Harvey’s career, demonstrate the stylistic range of his choral writing and his unique approach to the combination of live performance and electronic sound, as well as his innate sympathy for the voice.

The Latvian Radio Choir have been labelled as the creators of a new choral paradigm: a testament to their diverse range of voices and skilful performances of challenging experimental works. The choir champions the works of many leading Latvian composers and much focus is placed on exploring the capabilities of the human voice. The singers explore their skills by turning to the mysteries of traditional singing, as well as every other vocal utterance, from speech to breath.

They make their Hyperion debut with thrilling performances of Jonathan Harvey’s The Angels, Ashes Dances Back, Marahi and The Summer Cloud's Awakening.

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June 2011

both Ashes and Awakening are visionary pieces, and have the makings of modern masterpieces. They require, and will undoubtedly repay, repeated listening. A magnificent disc, superbly performed and recorded, and a magnificent argument for the ongoing, cutting-edge relevance of contemporary classical music.

July 2011

The Latvian Radio Choir is evidently unfazed by the demands it encounters, while the sound has an ideal and spaciousness. Warmly recommended.

May 2011

the Latvian Radio Choir [is] surely now one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world. Its commitment to Harvey's music seems absolute and technical difficulties seem to hold no terrors for it...This is a highly impressive anthology of often remarkable choral music, sung and recorded to perfection.

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