"Storm" is a captivating choral album composed by Judith Weir, the Master of the Queen's Music, showcasing her distinctive voice and narrative prowess. Released on May 4, 2015, via Signum Records, this album is a testament to Weir's ability to craft compelling musical stories. The centerpiece of the album is the titular work, "Storm," a five-movement sequence that weaves a tale of shipwreck, charm, magic, spirit, and mercy, all set to Weir's evocative music. The album also features other notable works, including "Missa del Cid," a choral mass inspired by the medieval Spanish epic, and "The Song Sung True," a song cycle that explores themes of song and identity. Recorded in the resonant acoustic of the Temple Church in London, the album benefits from the combined talents of the BBC Singers, the choristers of Temple Church, and the contemporary music ensemble Endymion, all under the baton of conductor David Hill. With a running time of just over an hour, "Storm" offers a rich and immersive listening experience that highlights Judith Weir's unique compositional voice and her ability to create vivid musical narratives.
(C) 2015 Signum Records
Tracks
All the Ends of the EarthJudith Weir, BBC Singers, Endymion, David Hill
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: I. MagnificatJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: II. Nunc DimittisJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
Missa del Cid: I. KyrieJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
Missa del Cid: II. GloriaJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
Missa del Cid: III. CredoJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
Missa del Cid: IV. SanctusJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
Missa del Cid: V. BenedictusJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
Missa del Cid: VI. Agnus DeiJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
The Song Sung True: I. SingJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
The Song Sung True: II. SongJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
The Song Sung True: III. OrpheusJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
The Song Sung True: IV. Folk SongJudith Weir, BBC Singers, David Hill
Storm: I. Storm - ShipwreckJudith Weir, BBC Singers, Choristers of Temple Church, Endymion, David Hill
Storm: II. CharmJudith Weir, BBC Singers, Choristers of Temple Church, Endymion, David Hill
Storm: III. MagicJudith Weir, BBC Singers, Choristers of Temple Church, Endymion, David Hill
Storm: IV. SpiritJudith Weir, BBC Singers, Choristers of Temple Church, Endymion, David Hill
Storm: V. MercyJudith Weir, BBC Singers, Choristers of Temple Church, Endymion, David Hill
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