"One Day Fine" by Chamber Choir Ireland is a captivating exploration of choral music rooted in Irish heritage and contemporary compositions. Released on RTÉ Lyric FM in 2012, this 50-minute album showcases the ensemble's exceptional vocal prowess and versatility. Under the direction of renowned conductor Paul Hillier, Chamber Choir Ireland delivers a diverse collection of pieces, ranging from ancient Dublin Troper chants to modern works by Kevin Volans. The album features a blend of traditional Irish tunes, such as Grainger's "Irish Tune from County Derry," and lush, romantic compositions by E.J. Moeran, including selections from his "Songs of Springtime." Each track is meticulously performed, highlighting the choir's precision, expressiveness, and dynamic range. Recorded in the acoustically rich St Peter's Church of Ireland in Drogheda, the album offers a sonic experience that is both intimate and grand. "One Day Fine" is a testament to Chamber Choir Ireland's artistic excellence and their commitment to preserving and innovating Ireland's choral tradition.
2011 RTÉ LYRIC FM
Tracks
Dublin Troper: Laeta Lux Est HodiernaChamber Choir Ireland, Dublin Troper, Paul Hillier
Wilson: The Beloved and Her LoverChamber Choir Ireland, Ian Wilson, Paul Hillier
Volans: One Day FineChamber Choir Ireland, Kevin Volans, Paul Hillier
Grainger: Irish Tune from County DerryChamber Choir Ireland, Percy Grainger, Paul Hillier
Hamilton: Everything Is RidiculousChamber Choir Ireland, Andrew Hamilton, Paul Hillier
Bax: This Worldes JoieChamber Choir Ireland, Arnold Bax, Paul Hillier
Moeran: Under the Green Wood Tree from Songs of SpringtimeChamber Choir Ireland, Ernest John Moeran, Paul Hillier
Moeran: The River-God's Song from Songs of SpringtimeChamber Choir Ireland, Ernest John Moeran, Paul Hillier
Moeran: Spring, Sweet Spring from Songs of SpringtimeChamber Choir Ireland, Ernest John Moeran, Paul Hillier
Moeran: Love Is a Sickness from Songs of SpringtimeChamber Choir Ireland, Ernest John Moeran, Paul Hillier
Moeran: Sigh No More, Ladies from Songs of SpringtimeChamber Choir Ireland, Ernest John Moeran, Paul Hillier
Moeran: Good Wine from Songs of SpringtimeChamber Choir Ireland, Ernest John Moeran, Paul Hillier
Moeran: To Daffodils from Songs of SpringtimeChamber Choir Ireland, Ernest John Moeran, Paul Hillier
Stanford: The Blue BirdChamber Choir Ireland, Charles Villiers Stanford, Paul Hillier