Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas Rowan Pierce, Choir of Royal Holloway, Orchestra Nova & George Vass

• Cecila McDowall (b. 1951): The Ice is Listening:
• 1 McDowall: The Ice is Listening: I. Solid Waters 06:10
• 2 McDowall: The Ice is Listening: II. The Ice is Listening 05:55
• 3 McDowall: The Ice is Listening: III. Moulin 04:45
• A Winter’s Night:
• 4 McDowall: A Winter’s Night: I. In dulci jubilo 04:01
• 5 McDowall,: A Winter's Night: II. O Little One Sweet 03:33
• 6 McDowall: A Winter's Night: III. Noël nouvelet 02:13
• 7 McDowall: A Winter's Night: IV. Still, still, still 04:24
• 8 McDowall: A Winter's Night: V. Sussex Carol 03:06
• Music of the Stars:
• 9 McDowall: Music of the Stars: I. Music of the Stars 04:53
• 10 McDowall: Music of the Stars: II. The Hardest Thing 03:16
• 11 McDowall: Music of the Stars: III. The Gift to Sing 06:24
• Bird of Time:
• 12 McDowall: Bird of Time: I. O Bird of Time 06:54
• 13 McDowall: Bird of Time: II. Aubade 05:50
• 14 McDowall: Bird of Time: III. To be Bird 03:11
• Total Runtime 01:04:35

Info for Cecilia McDowall: Cantatas

This album presents a stunning collection of recent cantatas by acclaimed composer Cecilia McDowall, performed by the Choir of Royal Holloway, Orchestra Nova, and conductor George Vass. Known for her 'spicy rhythms and colours' (Gramophone), McDowall's music weaves vibrant textures and emotional depth, drawing listeners into a compelling journey. The featured works explore diverse themes, from the haunting beauty of ice in The Ice is Listening, to the celestial wonders of Music of the Stars. Also included is the chamber orchestra version of A Winter's Night, a joyful Christmas cantata. McDowall's distinct choral voice shines through, blending introspective reflection with exuberant energy, making this an essential addition to the choral repertoire.

Rowan Pierce, soprano
Katie Bennington, oboe
Choir of Royal Holloway
Orchestra Nova

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