Immerse yourself in the enchanting seasonal music of renowned composer Bob Chilcott with his captivating album "In Winter's Arms: Seasonal Music by Bob Chilcott." Released in October 2017 under Signum Records, this choral masterpiece is a collection of 17 tracks that beautifully capture the essence of the winter season and the joyous spirit of the holidays.
The album features the talented performances of James Shaffran on baritone, Marian Rian Hays on harp, Todd Fickley on organ, Julie Angelis Boehler on timpani, and Gretchen Kuhrmann conducting the Choralis ensemble. Recorded in April 2017 at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington DC, the album showcases Chilcott's exquisite compositions, which have garnered widespread acclaim from choral societies around the world.
"In Winter's Arms" is a journey through the winter season, beginning with the evocative "Wenceslas" suite, which includes movements like "Wintertide," "Who can that be?," and "Sleeping in winter’s arms." The album also features the uplifting "Jesus, Springing" and the powerful "Gloria" suite, which includes movements like "Gloria in excelsis Deo" and "Quoniam tu solus sanctus."
With a duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes, this album is a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary choral music, making it an ideal choice for both seasonal celebrations and year-round enjoyment. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking for a beautiful and uplifting listening experience, "In Winter's Arms: Seasonal Music by Bob Chilcott" is sure to delight and inspire.
(C) 2017 Signum Records
Tracks
Wenceslas: I. WintertideBob Chilcott, Todd Fickley, Marian Rian Hays, Julie Angelis Boehler, Gretchen Kuhrmann
Wenceslas: II. Who can that be?Bob Chilcott, James Shaffran, Todd Fickley, Gretchen Kuhrmann
Wenceslas: III. Forth, they wentBob Chilcott, James Shaffran, Todd Fickley, Marian Rian Hays, Julie Angelis Boehler, Gretchen Kuhrmann
Wenceslas: IV. Interlude - Winter DarkBob Chilcott, Todd Fickley, Marian Rian Hays, Gretchen Kuhrmann
Wenceslas: V. Sleeping in winter’s armsBob Chilcott, James Shaffran, Todd Fickley, Marian Rian Hays, Julie Angelis Boehler, Gretchen Kuhrmann
Wenceslas: VI. Thank youBob Chilcott, Marian Rian Hays, Gretchen Kuhrmann
My Perfect Stranger: I. PrologueBob Chilcott, Marian Rian Hays, Gretchen Kuhrmann
My Perfect Stranger: II. My Perfect StrangerBob Chilcott, McKinley Dyer, Philip Stimpert, Carl Ellinwood Jr, Vincent Fung, Joshua Brown, James Shaffran, Marian Rian Hays, Gretchen Kuhrmann
My Perfect Stranger: III. EpilogueBob Chilcott, Marian Rian Hays, Gretchen Kuhrmann
The Nine GiftsBob Chilcott, Todd Fickley, Gretchen Kuhrmann
Gloria: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoBob Chilcott, Todd Fickley, Julie Angelis Boehler, Gretchen Kuhrmann
Gloria: II. Domine DeusBob Chilcott, Choralis, The Classical Brass Quintet, Gretchen Kuhrmann
Gloria: III. Qui tollis peccata mundiBob Chilcott, Todd Fickley, Gretchen Kuhrmann
Gloria: IV. Quoniam tu solus sanctusBob Chilcott, Todd Fickley, Julie Angelis Boehler, Gretchen Kuhrmann