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Gods, Ghosts & Monsters
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Gods, Ghosts & Monsters

Romantic Nostalgic Melancholic Romantic Serene
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Composer
Frack Brudge, George Butterworth, Timothy Collins, Gustav Holst, Peter Warlock
Artist
Conceptus, Scott Robert Shaw
Format
CD
Label
Divine Art
Released
May 17, 2024
Catalog #
DDX21133
UPC
809730113321

About

This debut album, from Germany-based ensemble Conceptus, features music for tenor and ensemble by Butterworth, Warlock, Holst, and Bridge, in addition to Timothy Collins’ Sea Song. Collins has composed and arranged extensively for the ensemble.

Sea Song – Timothy Collins
Originally composed in 2018 and set to the poignant poetry of Katherine Mansfield, this evocative piece delves into themes of aging, sorrow, and loss. Conceptus has brought Collins' musical narrative to life with an accompanying 10-minute music film available on Apple Music and YouTube.

Six Songs from a Shropshire Lad – George Butterworth
Delving into themes of nostalgia and the tragedy of lost youth, this collection, originally composed in 1911, captures the essence of Alfred Edward Housman's timeless poetry. Collins' arrangements embellish the poignant resonance of Butterworth's work, forever etched in the annals of English song.

The Curlew – Peter Warlock
Peter Warlock's masterwork, "The Curlew," meticulously arranged for Conceptus by Timothy Collins. Woven from the poetry of William Butler Yeats, this haunting composition, originally scored for string quartet, cor anglais, and flute, delves into macabre imagery and desolate landscapes.

Hymns from the Rig Veda Opus 24 – Gustav Holst
"Hymns from the Rig Veda" is transfigured by Conceptus with these arrangements from Timothy Collins. Drawing inspiration from ancient Sanskrit texts dating back to 1500 BCE, Holst's choral triumph offers a reverent exploration of Hindu philosophical thought. Experience the profound resonance of Holst's sacred compositions as Conceptus breathes new life into these timeless hymns.

Three Songs by Frank Bridge
From the reflective tones of "Come To Me In My Dreams" to the mythological allure of "Love Went A-Riding," Conceptus navigates the emotional depths of Bridge's compositions with grace and finesse.

Conceptus is an international, multi-faceted, and multi-disciplinary ensemble with membership drawn from Germany, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Australia. Formed in 2021, the ensemble is dedicated to bringing new life to great works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and beyond, with a particular emphasis on Late Romantic British vocal music and song cycles.

Conceptus has also commissioned works by award-winning German composer, organist, and conductor Christoph Ritter, whose Requiem is set for a world premiere and recording in 2024. Conceptus Artistic Director, Scott Robert Shaw, released his acclaimed debut “The English Tenor” on Divine Art in 2023.

Tracklist 20 tracks

  1. 1 Sea Song 10:05
    Track
    1
    Title
    Sea Song
    Duration
    10:05
    Composer
    Timothy Collins
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  2. 2 No. 1. Loveliest of Trees 02:50
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 1. Loveliest of Trees
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    George Butterworth
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  3. 3 No. 2. When I Was One-and-Twenty 01:18
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 2. When I Was One-and-Twenty
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    George Butterworth
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  4. 4 No. 3. Look Not in My Eyes 02:07
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 3. Look Not in My Eyes
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    George Butterworth
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  5. 5 No. 4. Think No More, Lad 01:19
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 4. Think No More, Lad
    Duration
    01:19
    Composer
    George Butterworth
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  6. 6 No. 5. The Lads in Thier Hundreds 02:05
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 5. The Lads in Thier Hundreds
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    George Butterworth
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  7. 7 No. 6. Is My Team Ploughing 03:41
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 6. Is My Team Ploughing
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    George Butterworth
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  8. 8 The Curlew (arr. T. Collins for voice and piano trio) 22:08
    Track
    8
    Title
    The Curlew (arr. T. Collins for voice and piano trio)
    Duration
    22:08
    Composer
    Peter Warlock
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  9. 9 No. 1. Ushas (Dawn) 02:59
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 1. Ushas (Dawn)
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Gustav Holst
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  10. 10 No. 2. Varuna I (Sky) 02:57
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 2. Varuna I (Sky)
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Gustav Holst
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  11. 11 No. 3. Maruts (Storm Clouds) 01:48
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 3. Maruts (Storm Clouds)
    Duration
    01:48
    Composer
    Gustav Holst
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  12. 12 No. 4. Indra (God of Storm and Battle) 03:15
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 4. Indra (God of Storm and Battle)
    Duration
    03:15
    Composer
    Gustav Holst
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  13. 13 No. 5. Varuna II (The Waters) 02:04
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 5. Varuna II (The Waters)
    Duration
    02:04
    Composer
    Gustav Holst
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  14. 14 No. 6. Song of the Frogs 01:56
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 6. Song of the Frogs
    Duration
    01:56
    Composer
    Gustav Holst
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  15. 15 No. 7. Vac (Speech) 02:26
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 7. Vac (Speech)
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Gustav Holst
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  16. 16 No. 8. Creation 03:25
    Track
    16
    Title
    No. 8. Creation
    Duration
    03:25
    Composer
    Gustav Holst
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  17. 17 No. 9. Faith 02:20
    Track
    17
    Title
    No. 9. Faith
    Duration
    02:20
    Composer
    Gustav Holst
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  18. 18 Come to me in my dreams (arr. T. Collins for voice and piano trio) 03:40
    Track
    18
    Title
    Come to me in my dreams (arr. T. Collins for voice and piano trio)
    Duration
    03:40
    Composer
    Frank Bridge
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  19. 19 When you are old (arr. T. Collins for voice and piano trio) 03:49
    Track
    19
    Title
    When you are old (arr. T. Collins for voice and piano trio)
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Frank Bridge
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus
  20. 20 Love went a-riding (arr. T. Collins for voice and piano trio) 02:07
    Track
    20
    Title
    Love went a-riding (arr. T. Collins for voice and piano trio)
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    Frank Bridge
    Performer
    Scott Robert Shaw
    Ensemble
    Conceptus