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Heaven Full of Stars
Label Catalogue Number:
8.574179
8.574179
Running Time: 01:20:05
Release Date: October 2020
Originally recorded in 2019
Originally recorded in 2019
Genre:
Classical
Classical
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Contemporary sacred choral music has been central to the repertoire of Vasari Singers throughout its existence, and to mark its 40th anniversary it has selected a sequence of anthems, mostly with star-based themes, the vast majority of which are by living composers. The rich variety to be heard reflects the choir’s commitment to the genre, whether in the ecstasy of Eriks Ešenvalds, the serenity of Jonathan Dove, the shimmering harmonies of Eric Whitacre, or the ethereal beauties of Paul Mealor.
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Reviews
Critics’ Choice 2021 – Robert Delcamp
American Record Guide – January/February 2022
“… every one of the composers represented here could not have been better served by any choral group anywhere on the planet, and the recording quality is equally of demonstration standard throughout. This disc, therefore, can be most confidently recommended, and one’s praise for the exceptional standard consistently reached by the Vasari Singers under Jeremy Backhouse is total.” *****
Robert Matthew-Walker – The Organ – Summer 2021
"... the whole program is mesmerizing and the performances are exquisite - perfect intonation, blend expression, musicality, and sheer beauty of choral sound. Most are a cappella, but the ones with accompaniment are beautifully served by organist Martin Ford ..."
Robert Delcamp – American Record Guide – March/April 2021
"The Vasari Singers shimmer and shine in celebration of their 40th anniversary..." ***
Michael Beek - BBC Music magazine (Brief Notes section) - January 2021
“… One of the UK’s best amateur chamber choirs, the group has a light, youthful sound that lends itself well to pieces designed to glow, to radiate, to shimmer... There are some interesting lesser-known anthems here. Cecilia McDowall’s Aurea luce is a slow-grower..Judith Weir’s Like to the falling of a star brings a welcome hit of rhythm to a programme dominated by meditative stillness…”
Alexandra Coghlan - Gramophone magazine - December 2020
“A fine celebration of the Vasari Singers’ first forty years.”
John Quinn – MusicWeb-International.com – 30 October 2020
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