Ešenvalds: The Doors of Heaven
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ERIKS ESENVALDS
Ešenvalds: The Doors of Heaven
Portland State Chamber Choir, Ethan Sperry
[ Naxos / CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 15 August 2017
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The Latvian composer Eriks Ešenvalds has rapidly become one of the world's most performed choral composers. His ability to bring a dramatic text to life through textures that are lush yet permeated with a more stringent and angular aesthetic has ensured a steady stream of commissions from leading orchestras and choral forces. The four works here reflect an interest in the beauty of nature, religious faith and legend. The First Tears explores an Inuit story and employs subtle instrumental colouration from jaw harps and Native American flutes, whilst Passion and Resurrection is a profound and powerful exploration of Christ's death and Resurrection.
"This is a super disc. All the music is compelling and the work of a composer who really knows how to exploit the sound of a choir to the full and in most imaginative but not outlandish ways. The singing throughout is excellent…anyone wanting to explore the extraordinary music of Ēriks Ešenvalds could start here with confidence. In all respects…this disc is a conspicuous success." MusicWeb
"It takes its title from the most successful work in the collection, Rivers of Light, a gorgeous evocation of the northern lights...impressive throughout is the splendid singing of the Portland State Chamber Choir" The Observer
"his musical language ranges widely and the complex choral writing storms the heavens." Financial Times
Tracks:
The Doors of Heaven
The First Tears
Rivers of light
A Drop in the Ocean
Passion and Resurrection
