Dive into the enchanting world of sacred choral music with Carson Cooman's "Cooman: Sacred Choral Music." This captivating album, released on January 27, 2008, under the Naxos label, offers a rich tapestry of minimalist compositions that span a variety of religious themes and moods. Carson Cooman, a prolific composer known for his diverse and innovative works, presents a collection that is both spiritually uplifting and musically engaging.
The album features a diverse range of pieces, from the contemplative "Adam Lay Ybounden" to the jubilant "Easter Triumph! Easter Joy!" Each track is meticulously crafted, showcasing Cooman's mastery of the choral form and his ability to evoke deep emotional and spiritual resonance. The "Missa Brevis" and "Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis" are particularly noteworthy, offering a blend of traditional liturgical music with modern minimalist techniques.
With a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album provides a comprehensive exploration of Cooman's sacred choral works. Whether you are a fan of minimalist music or simply seeking a serene and uplifting listening experience, "Cooman: Sacred Choral Music" is a must-explore collection that highlights the beauty and depth of contemporary choral composition.
2008 Naxos2008 Naxos
Tracks
Adam Lay Ybounden, Op. 576Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
In the Beginning Was the Word, Op. 161Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
A Cosmic Prayer, Op. 460Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
New World Carols, Op. 515: No. 1, Do You Know the Song?Carson Cooman, Philip Brooks, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
New World Carols, Op. 515: No. 2, In a Lowly Manger SleepingPhilip Brooks, Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
New World Carols, Op. 515: No. 3, The Sky Can Still RememberPhilip Brooks, Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Builders for Christ, Op. 498Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
O Perfect Life of Love, Op. 361Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Premat Mundus, Op. 597Carson Cooman, Richard Rowntree, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
The Way, the Truth, the Life, Op. 381Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
God, You Move Among Us, Op. 657Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Easter Triumph! Easter Joy!, Op. 585Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Missa Brevis, Op. 558 "Trottier": I. KyrieCarson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Missa Brevis, Op. 558 "Trottier": II. GloriaCarson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Missa Brevis, Op. 558 "Trottier": III. SanctusCarson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Missa Brevis, Op. 558 "Trottier": IV. Agnus DeiCarson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
I Will Pour Out My Spirit, Op. 683Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Be Present, Holy Trinity, Op. 586Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
O Bone Jesu, Op. 517Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Psalm 66, Op. 664 "Be Joyful in God"Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
The Lamp of Charity, Op. 489Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough
Prayer of Julian of Norwich, Op. 528Carson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Op. 470 "St. Peter's Cambridge": I. MagnificatCarson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Op. 470 "St. Peter's Cambridge": II. Nunc DimittisCarson Cooman, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Samuel Rathbone, Rupert Gough
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