Recordings
EULOGIES
Eulogies was recorded live in March, 2009 at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral in Edmonton, Alberta for broadcast on CBC radio.
The recording features four a cappella works by Canadian composers: Eulogies by Edmonton composer John Estacio, Eleanor Daley’s Requiem and two works commissioned by Da Camera Singers: Arise, O God by Ottawa composer Frances Macdonnell, commissioned for the choir’s tour to England and Scotland in 2007, and the only face I want is yours, by Leonard Enns, composed for the Eulogies concert and based on poetry by Edmonton poet E.D. Blodgett.
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MAKE WE JOY
Commenting upon the deep emotional power inherent in music, someone once made the astute remark that "we sing when we can no longer speak". Indeed, the sung word seems able to communicate on a far deeper level than mere speech. It is our hope that the beauty of the music and poetry on this album, as well as its variety of repertoire, will help each of you rediscover and celebrate the Christmas season in a new and profound way.
It is a special privilege for us to present to you "A Christmas Trilogy" by up and coming Canadian composer Robin John King. This set was commissioned by Da Camera Singers especially for this album. In these works, Robin employs a wide palette of colours and styles to bring to life the wonderful medieval texts he has chosen. From the playful avant garde flavour of "Make we Joy!" to the contemplative chant-like "There is no Rose", Mr. King shows that he has a complete understanding of the choral idiom. We anticipate that these pieces will become new Canadian Christmas classics. Robin's works are complemented by choral masterpieces of the Spanish Renaissance, the French Baroque, as well as many wonderful arrangements of seasonal favourites.
On behalf of Da Camera Singers, I wish you a most joyous and peaceful Christmas, feeling honoured that our music will be a part of this great season's traditions in your home - Laurier Fagnan (former artistic director - 1998-2005)
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Track Listing:
Thou Shalt Know Him Mark Sirett
Sussex Carol arr. David Willcocks
Virgen sancta Francisco Guerrero
Oýd Oýd una cosa Guerrero
Jesus Christ the Appletree Elizabeth Poston
Gloria and Agnus Dei from Messe de minuit (Live in concert) M. A. Charpentier
O magnum mysterium Morten Lauridsen
Toast pour le nouvel an Gioacchino Rossini
What Child Is This? (live in concert) arr. Mark Riese
Hymn to the Nativity (Premiere) Robin John King
There is No Rose King
Make We Joy Robin King (original piece commissioned by da camera singers)
I Wonder as I Wander John Rutter
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy arr. David Blackwell
I Sing of a Maiden (Live in concert) Patrick Hadley
Infant Holy Craig S. Kingsbury
Deck the Halls in 7/8 arr. James McKelvy
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Live in concert, with audience) arr. John Rutter