This recording is a revised version of the opera that premiered in a semi-staged format by the City of Birmingham Touring Opera in September 1995 during Africa 95, a three-month long celebration of African arts that took place in various parts of the United Kingdom. The epic poem by Senghor is based …
A rich and passionate collection of love songs both traditional and new. Such works as “Simple Gifts” and “Shenandoah” create a gentle background for the premiere of the original song cycle, “Mornings Innocent” by renowned Los Angeles composer Thomas Pasatieri and texts by gay poets May Swenson, Bil Wright, and Adrienne Rich. This is a collection of songs …
Armenian Minstrel & Folks Songs, commonly referred to as Kousanagan (songs written by common people) and Jhoghovourtagan (songs written for common people) contains 17 loved and heartwarming pieces. Rouben Altounian, son the renown composer Tatoul Altounian carries on his fathers legacy as the conductor of the ensemble performing on this album. Traditional …
All the music on this CD, in various ways, is inspired or informed by The American Indian, either through their customs, musical structures, spirituality or history. The musical gestures and patterns are derived from the composer’s experiences in nature. The music conveys these experiences – which are at once of the outer world and the inner- directly to …
Weddings are truly among the most wonderful and joyous events in our lives, an experience to be cherished forever. And they can be made even more memorable through the thoughtful and imaginative choice of music. Beautiful music, beautifully played, surrounds the wedding day like an elegant picture frame and becomes an essential part of an unforgettable experience. Here, …
Ora Pro Nobis is a collection of familiar traditional hymns and chants, as well as new compositions in the traditional style. While this music appeals to the listener seeking to elevate a spiritual awareness, there is a universal accessibility to this CD; listeners frequently remark upon the “sense of peace” from this performance. This full-length, professionally …
When THE PRIESTS released their self-titled debut album back in 2008, they had little inkling of what was about to happen to them. As it transpired, plenty did huge record sales, record-breaking triumphs and global fame. Three-plus years later, Fathers Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan and David Delargy are amongst the most recognized and successful acts in both the …
O Sole Mio -+ Funicul+¬, Funicul+ -+ Libiamo Ne’ Lieti Calici (Brindisi) -+ Sous le Ciel de Parris -+ Torero Quiero Ser -+ Parlami d’ Amore, Mari+Ý -+ Manha de Carnaval -+ Lolita Dicitencello Vuie -+ Core ‘Ngrato -+Because -+ You’ll Never Walk Alone -+ Singin’ in the Rain -+ Maria/Tonight/’O Paese d’ ‘O Sole/Cielito… -+ Ochi Tchorniye/Caminito/La …
One year from their landmark album, A Musical Affair, inspired by classic Broadway musicals, Il Divo will release a very special CD/DVD, Live In Japan. Filmed and recorded at Tokyo’s famous Budokan Theatre in March of 2014, this impressive collection features 18 songs on the DVD and 15 songs on the CD. Live In Japan is available for …
