Naxos
Fairouz: Zabur / Coakwell, Kelly, Stark, Indianapolis Symphony
$19.99
Details
- Composer
- FAIROUZ, MOHAMMED
- Artist
- Coakwell, Kelly
- Format
- CD
- Discs
- 1
- Label
- Naxos
- Released
- Oct 14, 2016
- Catalog #
- 8559803
- UPC
- 636943980323
About
Hailed by The New York Times as "an important new artistic voice" and by Gramophone as "a post-millennial Schubert," Mohammed Fairouz is one of the most significant composers of vocal music of our time. HIs oratorio Zabur (Arabic for "psalms") is a kind of war requiem documenting a conflict's effects on human beings, most notably children. Though cast in a contemporary setting, in a city under siege, Fairouz evokes a timeless world, acknowledging tragedy while asserting an eternal, luminous hope that transcends the disastrous present.
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REVIEWS:
The words are very telling in their directness. The music matches that and confirms Fairouz’s ability to create works of considerable power, leaving the listener deeply impressed. There is an epic scale about the work and the music is appropriately grand. The overarching message that hope springs eternal and can and must gain the upper hand for the sake of Man’s survival resonates throughout. It is what the listener is left with as the work comes to a close. Zabur is a profoundly affecting oratorio for the modern era; it demands to be heard.
– MusicWeb International
Most of the music Fairouz has poured into Zabur is lyrical and warm, with occasional blocks of dissonance—as in the opening choral outburst—to underline the tragic circumstances. The New York-based composer brings soaring emotional involvement to the solo and choral lines, suggesting he would be a natural in the operatic sphere. The orchestral writing is colourful, assured and vivid.
– Gramophone
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REVIEWS:
The words are very telling in their directness. The music matches that and confirms Fairouz’s ability to create works of considerable power, leaving the listener deeply impressed. There is an epic scale about the work and the music is appropriately grand. The overarching message that hope springs eternal and can and must gain the upper hand for the sake of Man’s survival resonates throughout. It is what the listener is left with as the work comes to a close. Zabur is a profoundly affecting oratorio for the modern era; it demands to be heard.
– MusicWeb International
Most of the music Fairouz has poured into Zabur is lyrical and warm, with occasional blocks of dissonance—as in the opening choral outburst—to underline the tragic circumstances. The New York-based composer brings soaring emotional involvement to the solo and choral lines, suggesting he would be a natural in the operatic sphere. The orchestral writing is colourful, assured and vivid.
– Gramophone
Tracklist 16 tracks
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1 Part I: Prophecy (Chorus, Children, Dawoūd) 04:03
- Track
- 1
- Title
- Part I: Prophecy (Chorus, Children, Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 04:03
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Children's Choir, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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2 Part I: There is no power here (Dawoūd) 04:21
- Track
- 2
- Title
- Part I: There is no power here (Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 04:21
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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3 Part I: There is an occasional crackle far away (Dawoūd) 04:30
- Track
- 3
- Title
- Part I: There is an occasional crackle far away (Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 04:30
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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4 Part I: And so now what seemed so urgent before (Dawoūd) 03:40
- Track
- 4
- Title
- Part I: And so now what seemed so urgent before (Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 03:40
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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5 Part I: The Lord scoffs at them (Dawoūd, Chorus) 03:09
- Track
- 5
- Title
- Part I: The Lord scoffs at them (Dawoūd, Chorus)
- Duration
- 03:09
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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6 Part I: Serve the Lord with fear (Dawoūd, Chorus) 03:02
- Track
- 6
- Title
- Part I: Serve the Lord with fear (Dawoūd, Chorus)
- Duration
- 03:02
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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7 Part II: Your candle is almost out (Jibreel, Dawoūd) 03:14
- Track
- 7
- Title
- Part II: Your candle is almost out (Jibreel, Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 03:14
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Dann Coakwell, Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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8 Part II: I tried to get the children to play, but they won't (Jibreel, Dawoūd) 04:02
- Track
- 8
- Title
- Part II: I tried to get the children to play, but they won't (Jibreel, Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 04:02
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Dann Coakwell, Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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9 Part II: We should all - especially the children here (Jibreel, Dawoūd) 05:33
- Track
- 9
- Title
- Part II: We should all - especially the children here (Jibreel, Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 05:33
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Dann Coakwell, Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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10 Part II: Can we tell them we are hungry? (Children) 03:07
- Track
- 10
- Title
- Part II: Can we tell them we are hungry? (Children)
- Duration
- 03:07
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Children's Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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11 Part II: Yes, children, this is the power of art (Jibreel, Chorus) 01:50
- Track
- 11
- Title
- Part II: Yes, children, this is the power of art (Jibreel, Chorus)
- Duration
- 01:50
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Dann Coakwell
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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12 Part II: This is inspiring! (Dawoūd) 01:01
- Track
- 12
- Title
- Part II: This is inspiring! (Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 01:01
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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13 Part II: Destruction of the Shelter (Chorus, Children, Dawoūd) 03:48
- Track
- 13
- Title
- Part II: Destruction of the Shelter (Chorus, Children, Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 03:48
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Children's Choir, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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14 Part II: Hear my prayer, O Lord (Chorus) 03:01
- Track
- 14
- Title
- Part II: Hear my prayer, O Lord (Chorus)
- Duration
- 03:01
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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15 Part II: The Lord looked down (Chorus, Dawoūd) 02:37
- Track
- 15
- Title
- Part II: The Lord looked down (Chorus, Dawoūd)
- Duration
- 02:37
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark
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16 Part II: In the beginning you laid the foundations (Dawoūd, Chorus) 04:44
- Track
- 16
- Title
- Part II: In the beginning you laid the foundations (Dawoūd, Chorus)
- Duration
- 04:44
- Composer
- Mohammed Fairouz
- Performer
- Michael Kelly
- Ensemble
- Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- Eric Stark