Jonathan Dove's exquisite collection, 'Nights Not Spent Alone: Complete Works for Mezzo-Soprano by Jonathan Dove', is a masterful showcase of the composer's choral expertise. Released on 2 June 2017 via Champs Hill Records, this captivating album spans 1 hour and 11 minutes, featuring a rich tapestry of sounds that will envelop and enthrall listeners.
The tracklist is a testament to Dove's skill in crafting nuanced, emotionally resonant pieces, with works such as 'My Love is Mine', 'Five Am'rous Sighs', and 'All the Future Days' demonstrating his ability to evoke powerful emotions through music. The mezzo-soprano voice takes centre stage, soaring through intricate melodies and poignant lyrics that explore themes of love, longing, and introspection.
Throughout the album, Dove's signature style shines, blending traditional choral elements with innovative flair to create a unique sonic landscape. From the haunting beauty of 'Nights Not Spent Alone' to the dramatic intensity of 'All You Who Sleep Tonight', each piece is a testament to Dove's boundless creativity and technical prowess.
With 'Nights Not Spent Alone', Jonathan Dove invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world of stunning beauty and emotional depth, where the boundaries of choral music are pushed and the possibilities of the mezzo-soprano voice are explored in breathtaking detail. This album is a must-listen for fans of choral music and anyone seeking a deeply moving and unforgettable listening experience.
(C) 2017 Champs Hill Records
Tracks
My Love is MineJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately
Five Am'rous Sighs: I. Between Your SheetsJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Five Am'rous Sighs: II. FinishJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Five Am'rous Sighs: III. My Heart Still HoveringJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Five Am'rous Sighs: IV. All These Dismal LooksJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Five Am'rous Sighs: V. VenusJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All the Future Days: I. Time BeingJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All the Future Days: II. AutobiographyJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All the Future Days: III. PenelopeJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All the Future Days: IV. SpiderJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All the Future Days: V. MarthaJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All the Future Days: VI. The SirenJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Cut My Shadow: I. SurpriseJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Cut My Shadow: II. The GuitarJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Cut My Shadow: III. Song of the Dry Orange TreeJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Nights Not Spent Alone: I. RecuerdoJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Nights Not Spent Alone: II. What lips my lips have kissedJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
Nights Not Spent Alone: III. I Too Beneath Your MoonJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: I. ConditionJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: II. TelephoneJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: III. AcrossJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: IV. Prandial PlaintJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: V. InterpretationJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: VI. MistakenJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: VII. God's LoveJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: VIII. Dark RoadJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: IX. DoorJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: X. Night WatchJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: XI. VoicesJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: XII. SoonJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper
All You Who Sleep Tonight: XIII. All You Who Sleep TonightJonathan Dove, Kitty Whately, Simon Lepper