Edwards: Star Chant (Symphonies Nos 1 & 4)
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ROSS EDWARDS
Edwards: Star Chant (Symphonies Nos 1 & 4)
Adelaide Chamber Singers / Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus / Adelaide Symphony Orchestra / Richard Mills (cond)
[ ABC Classics / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 20 August 2007
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"A fine pairing of symphonies from Australia's holy minimalist. This disc deserves to find a wide audience."
(MusicWeb)
MusicWeb - Recording of the Year 2008
"A fine pairing of symphonies from Australia's holy minimalist. This disc deserves to find a wide audience."
(MusicWeb)
Two majestic pieces by Australian composer Ross Edwards are presented on this new album. Da pacem Domine is a prayer for peace, grounded in human ritual, whereas Star Chant reflects the eternal grandeur of the night sky and includes a chorus singing the names of the celestial features in various Aboriginal languages. Performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra with the Adelaide Chamber Singers and the Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus conducted by Richard Mills.
Tracks:
Symphony No. 1 'Da pacem Domine'
Symphony No. 4 'Star Chant'
