A Howl, That Was Also a Prayer / Ekmeles

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Label
New Focus Recordings
Release Date
January 3, 2020
Format
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New York based contemporary vocal ensemble Ekmeles releases "A Howl, That Was also a Prayer," a collection of premieres by Erin Gee, Christopher Trapani, and Taylor Brook that explores innovative territory in vocal writing, notably microtonality and alternate temperaments. Ekmeles is a vocal ensemble dedicated to the performance of new and rarely-heard works, and gems of the historical avant garde. New York is home to a vibrant instrumental New Music scene, with a relative paucity of vocal music. Ekmeles was founded to fill the gap by presenting new a cappella repertoire for solo voices, and by collaborating with these instrumental ensembles. Director Jeffrey Gavett brings a hybrid vision to the group: he is an accomplished ensemble singer and performer of new works, and holds degrees from Westminster Choir College and Manhattan School of Music's Contemporary Performance Program. He has assembled a virtuoso group of colleagues who bring their own diverse backgrounds to bear on the unique challenges of this essential and neglected repertoire.


Product Description:


  • Release Date: January 03, 2020


  • UPC: 655646189468


  • Catalog Number: FCR245


  • Label: New Focus Recordings


  • Number of Discs: 1


  • Composer: Brook, Gee, Trapani


  • Performer: Ekmeles