"Heaven to Earth" is a captivating collection of sacred choral music composed by the renowned Joanna Forbes L'Estrange. Released on January 12, 2024, via Signum Records, this album spans a duration of 70 minutes and features 21 tracks that showcase L'Estrange's mastery of tuneful, accessible, and sincerely sacred compositions. The album includes a variety of choral pieces such as introits, anthems, canticles, and a set of Preces and Responses, all designed to be singable and engaging for both choirs and congregations.
Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, an English soprano, composer, and choral leader, brings her extensive experience and global engagements to this album. Her compositions are known for their beauty and accessibility, making "Heaven to Earth" a standout addition to the choral music repertoire. The album features performances by London Voices, conducted by Ben Parry, ensuring a high standard of musicality and precision.
The tracklist includes a mix of familiar and original pieces, such as "Magnificat - King's College Service," "Nunc Dimittis - King's College Service," and "The Chorister's Prayer" in both mixed and upper voices versions. Other highlights include "Words From The Cross," "For The Beauty Of The Earth," and "The Mountains Shall Bring Peace," each offering a unique blend of sacred text and melodic composition.
"Heaven to Earth" is an essential addition for fans of sacred choral music, offering a rich tapestry of voices and a deep sense of spiritual connection. Whether you are a choir director, a singer, or simply a lover of choral music, this album promises to inspire and uplift.
(C) 2024 Signum Classics(P) 2024 Signum Records
Tracks
Let My Prayer Rise UpJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
God The Holy TrinityJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Ben Parry
Magnificat - King's College ServiceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
Nunc Dimittis - King's College ServiceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Jonathan Wood, Ben Parry
The Chorister's Prayer - Mixed Voices VersionJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
Preces and ResponsesJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Grace Davidson, Ben Parry
Words From The CrossJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
Give Us GraceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Ben Parry
Faith, Hope and LoveJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
For The Beauty Of The EarthJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, Alexander L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
The Chorister's Prayer - Upper Voices VersionJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
Drop, Drop, Slow TearsJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Ben Parry
High As The HeavensJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Ben Parry
Lord, Have Mercy - The St Helen's ServiceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
Glory To God - The St Helen's ServiceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
Holy, Holy, Holy - The St Helen's ServiceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
Lamb Of God - The St Helen's ServiceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
The Lord's PrayerJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
Saint Richard's PrayerJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
The Mountains Shall Bring PeaceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
Go Forth In PeaceJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, London Voices, Andreana Chan, Ben Parry
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