“…reflects magnificently on the performers involved and is a genuine feather-in-the-cap for the Simpsons, their respectively conducted choirs, and the instrumentalists. The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral impresses on this release, but so too does the Treble Choir of Houston.”
—Ron Schepper, textura.org
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Album Release: June 11, 2024
Mass of the Eternal Flame: New Music by Ēriks Ešenvalds & Rachel Laurin
Ēriks Ešenvalds (b.1977)
Mass of the Eternal Flame
Kyrie, 4:27
Gloria, 4:10
Sanctus and Benedictus, 6:02
Agnus Dei, 5:48
Lux aeterna, 2:59
Stars, 3:56
The Heavens’ Flock, 4:19
O salutaris hostia, 3:53
Salutation, 3:21
Who can sail without the wind, 3:20
Rachel Laurin (1961–2023)
Dedisti Domine, Op. 85, 5:13
Diptych, Op. 107*
I. Bucolico, 5:03
II. Con fuoco, 7:06
*Diptych is published as one track on streaming services
Total Time: 59:48
Cat. No. APL53868
UPC: 198004453868
Recorded at the Church of St. John the Divine, Houston, Texas, USA
February 27–28, 2023 (Mass and Treble Choir pieces)
October 30, 2023 (Diptych)
November 11–16, 2023 (Cathedral Choir motets)
Links: Robert Simpson, conductor | The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston |
The Treble Choir of Houston at Christ Church Cathedral | Marianna Parnas-Simpson, conductor |
Thomas Marvil, organ | Daryl Robinson, organ | Létourneau Organ Opus 97
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