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McDowall: Da Vinci Requiem; 70° Below Zero / Ferris, City of London Sinfonia
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McDowall: Da Vinci Requiem; 70° Below Zero / Ferris, City of London Sinfonia

$19.99

Details

Composer
Cecilia McDowall
Artist
Kate Royal, Roderick Williams, Benjamin Hulett, Wimbledon Choral, City Of London Sinfonia
Format
CD
Label
Signum Classics
Released
Apr 07, 2023
Catalog #
SIGCD749
UPC
635212074923

About

Cecilia McDowall writes: "Da Vinci Requiem brings together my chosen Latin texts from the Missa pro Defunctis with extracts from The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, and is structured in seven movements in the shape of an arch … It has been a fascinating exploration, aligning Leonardo’s extraordinary insights, both artistic and philosophical, with such a profound and ancient text. Seventy degrees below zero is a three-movement work for chamber orchestra and tenor soloist. [Inspired by work carried out by the Scott Polar Research Institute], the phrase for the title was taken from Scott’s Letter to his wife: ‘Dear, it is not easy to write because of the cold – 70 degrees below zero’. The scientific exploration and data collected by Captain Scott’s team at the beginning of the 20th century still powerfully underlies the research which continues to this day. It was with a desire to join the past with the present that I asked the poet, Seán Street, to write two poems to accompany Scott’s words: words from ‘then’ and words from ‘now’.”

Wimbledon Choral has been described as “one of the most substantial and formidable choirs in London … a vigorous and sophisticated choral ensemble”. The choir is over 100 years old, re-founded in the early stages of the First World War, but its earliest recorded roots go back to 1870. Today we are a modern, dynamic group of singers, always ready to stretch ourselves and try new things, making sure we keep up our reputation as one of the finest amateur symphonic choirs in south-east England.

Tracklist 10 tracks

  1. 1 Introit and Kyrie (Soprano, Baritone, Chorus) 05:17
    Track
    1
    Title
    Introit and Kyrie (Soprano, Baritone, Chorus)
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Performer
    Kate Royal, Roderick Williams
    Ensemble
    Wimbledon Choral, City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris
  2. 2 The Virgin of the Rocks (Soprano) 04:34
    Track
    2
    Title
    The Virgin of the Rocks (Soprano)
    Duration
    04:34
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Performer
    Kate Royal
    Ensemble
    City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris
  3. 3 I obey thee, O Lord (Lacrimosa) (Chorus) 04:51
    Track
    3
    Title
    I obey thee, O Lord (Lacrimosa) (Chorus)
    Duration
    04:51
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Ensemble
    Wimbledon Choral, City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris
  4. 4 Sanctus and Benedictus (Chorus) 04:32
    Track
    4
    Title
    Sanctus and Benedictus (Chorus)
    Duration
    04:32
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Ensemble
    Wimbledon Choral, City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris
  5. 5 Agnus Dei (Soprano, Chorus) 05:24
    Track
    5
    Title
    Agnus Dei (Soprano, Chorus)
    Duration
    05:24
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Performer
    Kate Royal
    Ensemble
    Wimbledon Choral, City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris
  6. 6 O you who are asleep (Baritone) 05:17
    Track
    6
    Title
    O you who are asleep (Baritone)
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Performer
    Roderick Williams
    Ensemble
    City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris
  7. 7 Lux aeterna (Soprano, Baritone, Chorus) 04:46
    Track
    7
    Title
    Lux aeterna (Soprano, Baritone, Chorus)
    Duration
    04:46
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Performer
    Kate Royal, Roderick Williams
    Ensemble
    Wimbledon Choral, City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris
  8. 8 I. We measure 06:27
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. We measure
    Duration
    06:27
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Performer
    Benjamin Hulett
    Ensemble
    City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris
  9. 9 II. The Ice Tree 07:42
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. The Ice Tree
    Duration
    07:42
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Performer
    Benjamin Hulett
    Ensemble
    City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris
  10. 10 III. To my widow 08:05
    Track
    10
    Title
    III. To my widow
    Duration
    08:05
    Composer
    Cecilia McDowall
    Performer
    Benjamin Hulett
    Ensemble
    City of London Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Neil Ferris