Experience the enchanting vocals of Elin Manahan Thomas in her debut solo album, "Eternal Light," released in 2007. This captivating collection of 17 tracks spans a variety of genres, including requiem, choral, classical, and opera, showcasing the versatility and depth of Thomas's musical prowess. The album features a blend of well-known pieces and hidden gems, each performed with a purity and clarity that highlights Thomas's exceptional talent.
"Eternal Light" opens with "Symphonia et Ordo virtutum" and includes notable works such as Handel's "Eternal Source Of Light Divine" and "Where'er You Walk," as well as Vivaldi's "Nulla in Mundo Pax Sincera" and "Dorilla In Tempe." The album also features beloved arias like "Ombra mai fu" from "Serse" and "Lascia ch'io pianga" from "Rinaldo," providing a rich tapestry of musical styles and periods. Thomas's rendition of "Dido's Lament" and "Flow My Tears" are particularly poignant, demonstrating her ability to convey profound emotion through her voice.
Recorded with meticulous attention to detail, "Eternal Light" offers a listening experience that is both intimate and expansive. The album's duration of just over an hour allows for a comprehensive exploration of Thomas's artistry, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you are a longtime fan of Elin Manahan Thomas or discovering her voice for the first time, "Eternal Light" promises a rich and rewarding musical journey.
Symphonia et Ordo virtutum: O Euchari, in leta viaHildegard von Bingen, Elin Manahan Thomas
Eternal Source Of Light Divine (Ode For The Birthday Of Queen Anne), HWV 74George Frideric Handel, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
Nulla in Mundo Pax Sincera, RV 630Antonio Vivaldi, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
"Ombra mai fu" (Serse), HWV 40George Frideric Handel, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
Salve Regina in F minor: Et JesumGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
Bist Du Bei Mir, BWV 508Johann Sebastian Bach, Elin Manahan Thomas, Alastair Ross, Joseph Crouch, Harry Christophers
Dorilla In Tempe, RV 709: Dell'aura al sussurarAntonio Vivaldi, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
Where the Bee SucksThomas Arne, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
"Where'er You Walk" (Semele), HWV 58George Frideric Handel, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterbenJohann Sebastian Bach, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
Rinaldo, HWV 7a / Act 2: "Lascia ch'io pianga"George Frideric Handel, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
"Let The Bright Seraphim", HWV 57George Frideric Handel, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
Flow My TearsJohn Dowland, Elin Manahan Thomas, David Miller, Harry Christophers
When I Am Laid In Earth (Dido's Lament)Henry Purcell, Elin Manahan Thomas, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Christophers
Weepe you no more, sad fountainesJohn Dowland, Elin Manahan Thomas, David Miller, Harry Christophers
Pur ti miroClaudio Monteverdi, Elin Manahan Thomas, Robin Blaze, Alastair Ross, Siobhán Armstrong, Joseph Crouch, Eligio Quinteiro, Harry Christophers