Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Richard Rodney Bennett's choral masterpiece, "Letters to Lindbergh," a captivating cantata composed in 1982 for high voices and piano duet. This album, released on December 10, 2012, under Signum Records, features the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Girls Choir, conducted by Christopher Bell, delivering a program of Bennett's choral works that span his illustrious career.
The centerpiece of the album is "Letters to Lindbergh," a whimsical and poetic work inspired by letters supposedly sent to the legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh after his historic solo trans-Atlantic flight. The poems, penned by Martin Hall, are brought to life through Bennett's evocative compositions, showcasing the choir's exceptional skill and artistry.
The album also includes a variety of other choral works by Bennett, such as "The Aviary," a collection of songs that evoke the sounds and spirits of various birds, and "Dream-Songs," a series of hauntingly beautiful melodies that explore themes of longing and introspection. Additionally, the album features "Four American Carols," a set of traditional Christmas carols arranged by Bennett, and "Over the Hills and Far Away," a suite of nursery rhymes and folk songs that highlight the choir's versatility and musicality.
Recorded in April 2012 at the Henry Wood Hall in Glasgow, Scotland, this album is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Girls Choir, producer Alexander Van Ingen, and engineers Mike Hatch and Richard Bland. The result is a stunning collection of choral works that showcase the brilliance of Richard Rodney Bennett's compositional style and the extraordinary talent of the young singers.
With a duration of approximately one hour, this album is a perfect addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking to discover the beauty of Bennett's compositions, "Letters to Lindbergh" is sure to captivate and inspire.
(C) 2012 Signum Records
Tracks
Letters to Lindbergh: PreludeRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Letters to Lindbergh: The Letter from Scott of the AntarcticRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Letters to Lindbergh: The Letter from the TitanicRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Letters to Lindbergh: The Letter from PlutoRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
The Ballad of Sweet WilliamRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
The Aviary: The Birds LamentRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
The Aviary: The OwlRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
The Aviary: The Early NightingaleRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
The Aviary: The Widow BirdRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
The Aviary: The LarkRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Dream-Songs: The Song of the WandererRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Dream-Songs: The Song of the ShadowsRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Dream-Songs: Dream-SongRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Dream-Songs: The Song of the Mad PrinceRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
A Song at EveningRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Four American Carols: A Child of GodRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Four American Carols: I Wonder as I WanderRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Four American Carols: Away in a MangerRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Four American Carols: Rise Up, Shepherd, and FollowRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Christopher Bell
Over the Hills and Far Away: Bobby ShaftoRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore
Over the Hills and Far Away: Polly Put the Kettle OnRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore
Over the Hills and Far Away: Rockabye BabyRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore
Over the Hills and Far Away: Pop Goes the WeaselRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore
Over the Hills and Far Away: Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be?Richard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore
Over the Hills and Far Away: Upon Paul's SteepleRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore
Over the Hills and Far Away: Golden SlumbersRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore
Over the Hills and Far Away: Over the Hills and Far AwayRichard Rodney Bennett, Andrew West, Philip Moore
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