Release Date: 28 January 2002
Label: NMC Recordings
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5023363001625
Genres: Classical Contemporary
Composer/Series: Giles Swayne
Description
Cry, for 28 solo voices and electronics, is an epic work that describes the creation myth, contrasting intricate rhythmic figures with huge arching phrases, and close dissonances with massive major chords.
'It is a work of a precise and subtle creative craftsmanship and often brilliant imagery.' Daily Telegraph
'It is a Creation epic, a brilliantly conceived and executed 'vision' in vocal sound ... a remarkable achievement.' Financial Times
'If Swayne accomplishes only one work like this every ten years he will be regarded as a composer apart from the rest.' Guardian
'Giles Swayne caused a stir with this gigantic work... with the benefit of hindsight, it is easy to understand why... Excellent singing from the BBC Singers under John Poole.' BBC Music Magazine
Tracklisting
Liza Lim, JACK Quartet, Jay Campbell, Rohan Dasika
Hannah Kendall, Ensemble Modern, Anne Denholm-Blair, Halle Orchestra, Jonathan Bloxham, Jonathan Mo
Philip Mead, Simon Emmerson, Zubin Kanga, Heather Roche, Carla Rees
Martin Iddon, Quiet Music Ensemble, Jack Adler-McKean
Clare O'Connell
Martyn Brabbins, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers
Martyn Brabbins, Daniel Pioro, Anna Dennis, Andrew Gourlay, Elena Schwarz
Freya Waley-Cohen, Manchester Collective, Heloise Werner, Katie Bray, Fleur Barron, Tamsin Waley-Co
Nigel Price Organ Trio
Alan Barnes Quartet
Fred Hersch Trio
Noah Preminger
Harper Trio
Samuel Blaser
Anne Paceo
Robert Mitchell
