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British composer Robert Hugill is largely self-trained as a composer, but the works recorded here show a solid understanding of the contemporary, primarily English, traditions of vocal and choral writing, based probably on his experience as a performer in choirs. Hugill is strongly influenced by chant, and the use of the church modes and drones, along with a prevailing somber tone characterize most of these pieces. The album as a whole, and even some of the brief pieces suffer from a lack of variety that's ultimately wearing on the ears. The centerpiece of the recording is The Testament of Dr. Cranmer, a description of the scene leading up to Thomas Cranmer's execution, using both his words and Latin liturgical texts. The work has moments of focus and power, but at more than 20 minutes, it tends to be episodic and lacks a unifying, undergirding musical logic. Two of the choral works that stand out are the serene, ethereal Salve Regina for unaccompanied chorus, and the catchy, melodic Nunc Dimittis. Tenor Christopher Watson sings the solo works with robust, true tone and full conviction. Vocal ensemble eight:fifteen is completely secure, even in the passages that are the least tonally anchored, but given its small size -- eight members -- it misses the full choral sound that some of these pieces call out for. Paul Brough leads the soloists, chorus, organist Paul Ayres, and the strings of the Chameleon chamber orchestra in disciplined performances.
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The Lord Bless Thee (Robert Hugill)
Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra, Orchestra - Paul Brough, Conductor - Christopher Watson, Performer - Bible - Old Testament, Lyricist - Robert Hugill, Composer
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Faith, Hope and Charity (Robert Hugill)
Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra, Orchestra - Simon Baggs, Performer - Paul Brough, Conductor - Robert Hugill, Composer
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
What is Man? (Robert Hugill)
Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra, Orchestra - Christopher Watson, Performer - Simon Baggs, Performer - Paul Brough, Conductor - Blake, Lyricist - Robert Hugill, Composer
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Tempus per annum (Robert Hugill)
Paul Brough, Conductor - Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble, Ensemble - Robert Hugill, Composer
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Paul Brough, Conductor - Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble, Ensemble - Robert Hugill, Composer
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Paul Brough, Conductor - Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble, Ensemble - Robert Hugill, Composer
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Paul Brough, Conductor - Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble, Ensemble - Robert Hugill, Composer
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
The Testament of Dr. Cranmer (Robert Hugill)
Paul Brough, Conductor - Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble, Ensemble - Robert Hugill, Composer - Thomas Cranmer, Lyricist
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Magnificat (Robert Hugill)
Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble, Ensemble - Paul Ayres, Performer - Paul Brough, Conductor - Robert Hugill, Composer - Bible - New Testament, Lyricist
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Salve Regina (Robert Hugill)
Paul Brough, Conductor - Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble, Ensemble - Robert Hugill, Composer
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Agnus Dei (Robert Hugill)
Paul Ayres, Performer - Paul Brough, Conductor - Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble, Ensemble - Mass Text, Lyricist - Robert Hugill, Composer
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Nunc dimittis (Robert Hugill)
Paul Ayres, Performer - Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble, Ensemble - Paul Brough, Conductor - Robert Hugill, Composer - Bible - Old Testament, Lyricist
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
Albumbeschreibung
British composer Robert Hugill is largely self-trained as a composer, but the works recorded here show a solid understanding of the contemporary, primarily English, traditions of vocal and choral writing, based probably on his experience as a performer in choirs. Hugill is strongly influenced by chant, and the use of the church modes and drones, along with a prevailing somber tone characterize most of these pieces. The album as a whole, and even some of the brief pieces suffer from a lack of variety that's ultimately wearing on the ears. The centerpiece of the recording is The Testament of Dr. Cranmer, a description of the scene leading up to Thomas Cranmer's execution, using both his words and Latin liturgical texts. The work has moments of focus and power, but at more than 20 minutes, it tends to be episodic and lacks a unifying, undergirding musical logic. Two of the choral works that stand out are the serene, ethereal Salve Regina for unaccompanied chorus, and the catchy, melodic Nunc Dimittis. Tenor Christopher Watson sings the solo works with robust, true tone and full conviction. Vocal ensemble eight:fifteen is completely secure, even in the passages that are the least tonally anchored, but given its small size -- eight members -- it misses the full choral sound that some of these pieces call out for. Paul Brough leads the soloists, chorus, organist Paul Ayres, and the strings of the Chameleon chamber orchestra in disciplined performances.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 01:16:58
- Main artists: Christopher Watson Simon Baggs Eight:Fifteen Vocal Ensemble Paul Ayres Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra Paul Brough
- Composer: Robert Hugill
- Label: Divine Art
- Genre: Klassiek Vocale muziek (wereldlijk en religieus)
(C) 2013 Divine Art (P) 2013 Divine Art
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