Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "To Sing of Love," the latest masterpiece from the VOCES8 Foundation Choir, set to release on June 7, 2024, under VOCES8 Records. This captivating choral album, accompanied by a full orchestra featuring top soloists, explores the timeless themes of Beauty, Love, and Nature, weaving together a tapestry of sound that is both uplifting and deeply moving.
The album opens with a radiant orchestration of Benjamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb," followed by a stunning arrangement of Ralph Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" for violin and mixed choir. The VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra then take you on a journey through the ages with "The Cloths of Heaven," a medieval poem set to music by Iain Farrington.
The centerpiece of the album is "To Sing of Love - A Triptych," a world premiere concerto for violin, choir, and orchestra composed by Taylor Scott Davis. This three-movement work, conducted by Barnaby Smith, showcases the incredible talents of the VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra, as well as the virtuosity of violinist Jack Liebeck.
The album concludes with a lullaby, "Sleep," orchestrated by Jim Clements, providing a serene and peaceful end to this captivating journey through music and poetry. With a running time of one hour and five minutes, "To Sing of Love" is a testament to the power of music to inspire, uplift, and connect us to the world around us.
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