"Cantos Sagrados" is a captivating choral album released by the National Youth Choir of Scotland, conducted by the esteemed Christopher Bell. This album, released on May 8, 2020, under Signum Records, showcases the choir's exceptional talent and versatility, accompanied by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, including works by Ēriks Ešenvalds, James Macmillan, Thea Musgrave, and Eric Whitacre, among others. It opens with the three-part "Cantos Sagrados," a powerful blend of traditional spiritual texts and contemporary writings that address the violent repression in Latin America. The album also includes the evocative "Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine" and a selection of spirituals from Michael Tippett's "A Child of Our Time," demonstrating the choir's ability to navigate both modern and classical repertoire with grace and precision.
With a duration of 64 minutes, "Cantos Sagrados" offers a rich and immersive listening experience. The National Youth Choir of Scotland, comprising young singers aged 16 to 25, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking to explore new musical horizons, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Cantos Sagrados: I. IdentityJames MacMillan, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Cantos Sagrados: II. Virgin of GuadalupeJames MacMillan, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Cantos Sagrados: III. Sun StoneJames MacMillan, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Leonardo Dreams of His Flying MachineEric Whitacre, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Simon Lowdon, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
On the Underground Set No. 2 "The Strange and the Exotic": I. DreamsThea Musgrave, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
On the Underground Set No. 2 "The Strange and the Exotic": II. I Saw a Peacock with a Fiery TailThea Musgrave, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
On the Underground Set No. 2 "The Strange and the Exotic": III. The Subway PiranhasThea Musgrave, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
On the Underground Set No. 2 "The Strange and the Exotic": IV. Dreams (Reprise)Thea Musgrave, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Amazing GraceĒriks Ešenvalds, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Kirsty Hobkirk, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
When David HeardEric Whitacre, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child of Our Time": I. Steal AwayMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child of Our Time": II. Nobody KnowsMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child of Our Time": III. Go Down, MosesMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child of Our Time": IV. By and ByMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Five Spirituals from "A Child Of our Time": V. Deep RiverMichael Tippett, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Ave MariaFranz Biebl, Christopher Bell, National Youth Choir of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
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