Joanna Forbes L'Estrange presents "A Season to Sing," a captivating choral reimagining of Antonio Vivaldi's timeless masterpiece, "The Four Seasons," released in celebration of its 300th anniversary in 2025. This 15-track album, spanning 42 minutes, is a testament to Forbes L'Estrange's artistry and her ability to breathe new life into classical compositions. The album features the Choir of St Dunstan's Church, Mayfield, under her direction, delivering a harmonious blend of voices that bring Vivaldi's original work to a new, choral dimension.
Each track in "A Season to Sing" is a unique interpretation of Vivaldi's violin concertos, translated into a choral language that is both innovative and respectful of the original. From the lively "A Time to Dance" to the serene "A Time of Peace," the album takes you through a journey of the seasons, each with its own distinct character and charm. The album also includes a bonus track, "To Every Thing There is a Season," adding an extra layer of depth to the collection.
Published by RSCM Publications and released under Endelium Records, this album is a must-listen for fans of classical and choral music. Forbes L'Estrange's "A Season to Sing" is not just a tribute to Vivaldi but also a celebration of the power of choral music to evoke the beauty and diversity of nature and the changing seasons.
2025 Andagio (distributed by Endelium Records)2025 Andagio (distributed by Endelium Records)
Tracks
A Season To Sing: I. A Time to DanceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: II. Welcome Spring (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: III. Music, Sweet Music (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: IV. To the Bagpipe's Sound (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: V. Sing Cuccu! (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: VI. Trees Lending Shelter (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: VII. Summer Storm (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: VIII. Song of Harvest (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: IX. Falling Autumn Leaves (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: X. Make a Joyful Noise (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: XI. Winter Freeze (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: XII. Cosy Indoors (while Outside it Pours) [after Antonio Vivaldi]Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: XIII. While Earth Remaineth (after Antonio Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
A Season To Sing: XIV. A Time of PeaceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts
To Every Thing There is a SeasonJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, Choir of St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Gavin Roberts