Rebecca Dale's debut album, "Requiem for My Mother," is a profound and deeply personal exploration of grief, loss, and remembrance. Released in 2018 under Decca Classics, this album marks a historic moment as Dale became the first female composer to sign with the prestigious label. The centerpiece of the album is the "Materna Requiem," a ten-movement work composed in memory of Dale's mother, who passed away in 2010. This piece serves as a cathartic journey, allowing Dale to process her emotions and build a bridge back to her mother through music.
The "Materna Requiem" is a traditional requiem mass, featuring familiar elements such as the "Introit," "Kyrie," "Pie Jesu," and "Dies Irae," among others. Each movement is a testament to Dale's compositional skill and her ability to convey deep emotional resonance through her music. The album also includes the six-movement suite "When Music Sounds," offering a contrast to the solemnity of the requiem with its more uplifting and hopeful themes.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes, "Requiem for My Mother" is a substantial and immersive listening experience. Dale's compositions are performed with sensitivity and precision, bringing her deeply personal music to life. This album is not just a musical achievement but also a deeply moving tribute to a mother's love and the enduring power of memory.
Materna Requiem: 1. IntroitRebecca Dale, Louise Alder, Trystan, Edward Hyde, Kantos Chamber Choir, Dave Hinitt, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Materna Requiem: 2. KyrieRebecca Dale, Louise Alder, Jonathan Aasgaard, Kantos Chamber Choir, Dave Hinitt, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Materna Requiem: 3. Pie JesuRebecca Dale, Trystan, Kantos Chamber Choir, Dave Hinitt, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Materna Requiem: 4. LacrimosaRebecca Dale, Hannah Dienes-Williams, Thelma Handy, Kantos Chamber Choir, Dave Hinitt, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Materna Requiem: 5. Agnus DeiRebecca Dale, Edward Hyde, Kantos Chamber Choir, Dave Hinitt, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Materna Requiem: 6. Paradisum InterludeRebecca Dale, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Materna Requiem: 7. Ave MariaRebecca Dale, Louise Alder, Hannah Dienes-Williams, Trystan Griffiths, Kantos Chamber Choir, Dave Hinitt, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Materna Requiem: 8. Dies Irae & Requiem VariationsRebecca Dale, Louise Alder, Trystan, Hannah Dienes-Williams, Edward Hyde, Kantos Chamber Choir, Dave Hinitt, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Materna Requiem: 9. Libera MeRebecca Dale, Kantos Chamber Choir, Dave Hinitt, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Materna Requiem: 10. In Paradisum: If I Should GoRebecca Dale, Kantos Chamber Choir, Clark Rundell
When Music Sounds: 1. Prelude: To The WildRebecca Dale, Cantus Ensemble, The Studio Orchestra, Jeff Atmajian
When Music Sounds: 2. Song's FlightRebecca Dale, Nazan Fikret, Cantus Ensemble, The Studio Orchestra, Jeff Atmajian
When Music Sounds: 3. Out Of The WaterRebecca Dale, Cantus Ensemble, David Theodore, Richard Harwood, The Studio Orchestra, Jeff Atmajian
When Music Sounds: 4. Strange DreamsRebecca Dale, Nazan Fikret, Cantus Ensemble, Janice Graham, Richard Harwood, The Studio Orchestra, Jeff Atmajian
When Music Sounds: 5. I'll SingRebecca Dale, Cantus Ensemble, The Studio Orchestra, Jeff Atmajian
When Music Sounds: 6. The Earth I KnowRebecca Dale, Nazan Fikret, Cantus Ensemble, The Studio Orchestra, Jeff Atmajian
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