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This unique program is a good way to discover Mason Bates’ latest work. The tireless composer took on a request from the Richmond Symphony for the formation’s 60th birthday. The result is Children of Adam, a cycle based upon texts celebrating the Creation, from American poets or sacred writing by Native Americans. The sheet music is structured into 7 parts, and clearly highlights chorals, while adding some filler. Bates, by all accounts, prefers the orchestra to the choir. In other words, an excellent recording of his Anthology Fantastic Zoology by Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO Resound) is proof to that point.
The shining light in this album is the Dona nobis pacem incipit by Vaughan Williams, composed in 1936. The work was rarely recorded and was ordered for the Huddersfield Choral Society’s 100th anniversary. Parallels could be drawn between the former work and the rough, anxiety-inducing Symphony #4, completed two years earlier. The work’s text is based upon an extract from the Agnus Dei of roman catholic mass, passages from the prophetic books in the Old Testament, a John Bright speech given to the House of Commons during the Crimea War, as well as three striking Walt Whitman poems –one of Vaughan Williams’ favorite authors. This new album is an excellent reevaluation of Vaughan Williams’ significance in 20th century music history, as well as his deeply unique sonic world. © Pierre-Yves Lascar/Qobuz
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Children of Adam (Mason Bates)
Steven Smith, Conductor - Mason Bates, Composer - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Steven Smith, Conductor - Mason Bates, Composer - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Steven Smith, Conductor - Mason Bates, Composer - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Steven Smith, Conductor - Mason Bates, Composer - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Steven Smith, Conductor - Mason Bates, Composer - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Steven Smith, Conductor - Mason Bates, Composer - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Steven Smith, Conductor - Mason Bates, Composer - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Dona nobis pacem (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Steven Smith, Conductor - Michelle Areyzaga, Artist - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Steven Smith, Conductor - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Steven Smith, Conductor - Kevin Deas, Artist - Michelle Areyzaga, Artist - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Steven Smith, Conductor - Michelle Areyzaga, Artist - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Steven Smith, Conductor - Kevin Deas, Artist - Michelle Areyzaga, Artist - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Steven Smith, Conductor - Kevin Deas, Artist - Michelle Areyzaga, Artist - Richmond Symphony, Orchestra, MainArtist - Richmond Symphony Chorus, Choir
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
Album review
This unique program is a good way to discover Mason Bates’ latest work. The tireless composer took on a request from the Richmond Symphony for the formation’s 60th birthday. The result is Children of Adam, a cycle based upon texts celebrating the Creation, from American poets or sacred writing by Native Americans. The sheet music is structured into 7 parts, and clearly highlights chorals, while adding some filler. Bates, by all accounts, prefers the orchestra to the choir. In other words, an excellent recording of his Anthology Fantastic Zoology by Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO Resound) is proof to that point.
The shining light in this album is the Dona nobis pacem incipit by Vaughan Williams, composed in 1936. The work was rarely recorded and was ordered for the Huddersfield Choral Society’s 100th anniversary. Parallels could be drawn between the former work and the rough, anxiety-inducing Symphony #4, completed two years earlier. The work’s text is based upon an extract from the Agnus Dei of roman catholic mass, passages from the prophetic books in the Old Testament, a John Bright speech given to the House of Commons during the Crimea War, as well as three striking Walt Whitman poems –one of Vaughan Williams’ favorite authors. This new album is an excellent reevaluation of Vaughan Williams’ significance in 20th century music history, as well as his deeply unique sonic world. © Pierre-Yves Lascar/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 01:01:06
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Richmond Symphony Steven Smith Richmond Symphony Chorus Michelle Areyzaga Kevin Deas
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Reference Recordings
- Genre: Classical Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) Choral Music (Choirs)
(C) 2019 Reference Recordings (P) 2019 Reference Recordings
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