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Michael G. Cunningham: Wisdom, Love, Eternity
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Michael G. Cunningham: Wisdom, Love, Eternity

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Composer
CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL G.
Artist
Cermakova, Jarabek, Durníkova, Saroun, Hellerova, Srumova, Hofmanova, Hullerova-Jouzova
Format
CD
Label
Navona
Released
Feb 12, 2016
Catalog #
NV6027
UPC
896931003278

About

On his latest release on Navona Records, WISDOM-LOVE-ETERNITY, composer Michael G. Cunningham presents a collection of his choral works, performed by the Kühn Choir of Prague conducted by Marek Vorlícek, which explore the spiritual element of the human condition, addressing the uncertainty of death, the inexpressible emotion of love, and humans' search for an understanding of God. Poetry plays a significant role in many of the works in the album. Poetry from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Shakespeare, C. P. Cranch, Francesco Petrarch, Robert Herrick, Robert Burns, P. B. Shelley, and others is introduced, inspiring contemplative, dramatic, and elaborate vocal harmonies, instrumental accompaniment, and musical imagery. Some of Cunningham's more austere writing is found in his setting of text from the Christian liturgy in works such as Come, Holy Spirit (1975) and The West Wind (1961). Audiophile Audition praises Michael G. Cunningham as "a gifted and interesting composer" Cunningham has written over 200 compositions, spanning virtually every medium. He is a respected educator and author, with more than ten books published focusing on the subjects of composition and music theory His works have been performed in Europe, Japan, Australia, and throughout the United States Cunningham's other albums - PARAGONIA, SONIC FLIGHT, GALLERY, and COLONNADE - are available through Navona Records His works are featured on the Navona compilations VOICES OF EARTH & AIR, QUADRANTS, and CONTINUUM

Tracklist 30 tracks

  1. 1 A Psalm of Life, Op. 138 No. 1 05:06
    Track
    1
    Title
    A Psalm of Life, Op. 138 No. 1
    Duration
    05:06
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  2. 2 Come, Holy Spirit, Op. 67a 04:04
    Track
    2
    Title
    Come, Holy Spirit, Op. 67a
    Duration
    04:04
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Performer
    Katerina Cermakova, Josef Jarabek, Nela Durnikova, Veronika Hofmanova
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  3. 3 Gnosis, Op. 38 04:35
    Track
    3
    Title
    Gnosis, Op. 38
    Duration
    04:35
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  4. 4 Shall I Compare Thee?, Op. 188 03:46
    Track
    4
    Title
    Shall I Compare Thee?, Op. 188
    Duration
    03:46
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  5. 5 The Nightingale, Op. 7d 04:43
    Track
    5
    Title
    The Nightingale, Op. 7d
    Duration
    04:43
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Performer
    Alena Hellerova, Michaela Srumova, Jaroslav Saroun
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  6. 6 To Daffodils, Op. 76a 05:09
    Track
    6
    Title
    To Daffodils, Op. 76a
    Duration
    05:09
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  7. 7 No. 1, The Winter Is Past 03:06
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 1, The Winter Is Past
    Duration
    03:06
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Performer
    Hana Mullerova-Jouzova
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  8. 8 No. 2, A Red, Red Rose 02:39
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 2, A Red, Red Rose
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Performer
    Hana Mullerova-Jouzova
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  9. 9 No. 3, On Sensibility 02:29
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 3, On Sensibility
    Duration
    02:29
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Performer
    Hana Mullerova-Jouzova
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  10. 10 No. 4, The Lazy Mist 03:37
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 4, The Lazy Mist
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Performer
    Hana Mullerova-Jouzova
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  11. 11 No. 1, Even Such Is Time 00:59
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 1, Even Such Is Time
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  12. 12 No. 2, On the World 00:57
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 2, On the World
    Duration
    00:57
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  13. 13 No. 3, To One in Paradise 01:28
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 3, To One in Paradise
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  14. 14 No. 4, Memory 00:53
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 4, Memory
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  15. 15 No. 5, Evolution 00:51
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 5, Evolution
    Duration
    00:51
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  16. 16 No. 6, The Night Has a Thousand Eyes 00:52
    Track
    16
    Title
    No. 6, The Night Has a Thousand Eyes
    Duration
    00:52
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  17. 17 No. 7, Life 01:22
    Track
    17
    Title
    No. 7, Life
    Duration
    01:22
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  18. 18 No. 8, Acquainted with the Night 01:45
    Track
    18
    Title
    No. 8, Acquainted with the Night
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  19. 19 The West Wind, Op. 17 05:17
    Track
    19
    Title
    The West Wind, Op. 17
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  20. 20 Introit 01:45
    Track
    20
    Title
    Introit
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  21. 21 Kyrie 01:23
    Track
    21
    Title
    Kyrie
    Duration
    01:23
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  22. 22 Collect 01:33
    Track
    22
    Title
    Collect
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  23. 23 Gradual / Tract 01:23
    Track
    23
    Title
    Gradual / Tract
    Duration
    01:23
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  24. 24 Offertory 01:36
    Track
    24
    Title
    Offertory
    Duration
    01:36
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  25. 25 Secret 00:37
    Track
    25
    Title
    Secret
    Duration
    00:37
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  26. 26 Sanctus 01:43
    Track
    26
    Title
    Sanctus
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  27. 27 The Great Amen 00:24
    Track
    27
    Title
    The Great Amen
    Duration
    00:24
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  28. 28 The Lord's Prayer 01:35
    Track
    28
    Title
    The Lord's Prayer
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  29. 29 Agnus Dei 02:25
    Track
    29
    Title
    Agnus Dei
    Duration
    02:25
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek
  30. 30 Closing Prayers 02:22
    Track
    30
    Title
    Closing Prayers
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    Michael G. Cunningham
    Ensemble
    Kühn Choir
    Conductor
    Marek Vorlicek