Release Date: 04 December 2020
Label: Discus Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5051078984025
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Keith Tippett was commissioned to write this work for the 2004 Norwich and Norfolk Festival, where it received its premier (and to date only) performance, together with a broadcast by BBC Radio 3. It is a beautiful and stirring work for large choir, saxophone octet and solo improvising voice.
Whilst clearly referencing the great polyphonic choral music tradition, Keith's score also enables improvisational elements to be present - in such a skilful way that the listener is left with the impression of a very unified piece despite the diversity of approaches which a close listen to the work reveals.
Julie Tippetts says "What a thrill to work alongside the BBC Singers, and be in the midst of such wonderful musicians. What generosity of warmth and spirit was displayed in this spine-tingling performance of Keith's wonderful composition. I feel honoured to have been a part of it. I shall never forget the magical magnitude of that wonderful event. So atmospheric. Such a beautiful, moving experience."
And the final word has to be Keith's own dedication "A gift to my father, Patrick" - Keith Tippett
Composed and conducted by Keith Tippett
Text and solo voice Julie Tippetts
Saxophone ensemble and improvising soloists:
Paul Dunmall - soprano
Kevin Figes - alto
Ben Waghorn - tenor
Chris Biscoe - baritone
The Apollo Saxophone Quartet:
Tim Redpath - soprano
Rob Buckland - alto
Andy Scott - tenor
David Roach - baritone
The BBC Singers
Tracklisting
Army Of Briars
Keith Tippett & Matthew Bourne
Laura Jurd & Paul Dunmall
Theo May's Odd Unit
Charlotte Keeffe
Ron Caines / Martin Archer Axis
Keith & Julie Tippett - Couple In Spirit
The Exu
Keith Tippett
Keith Tippett, Julie Tippetts, Louis Moholo-Moholo & Canto Generàl
Keith Tippett
Keith Tippett
Keith Tippett
