Marcus Farnsworth, Alison Rose; Libby Burgess; Emma Halnan; George Strivens; Stephen Burke; Martin
Release Date: 13 December 2024
Label: Resonus Classics
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060262793916
Composer/Series: Martin Bussey
Description
In A Brother Abroad, Martin Bussey's rich compositional voice vividly brings to life the fascinating figure of Peter of Bologna, a fourteenth-century Franciscan bishop. This compelling new recording showcases baritone Marcus Farnsworth, soprano Alison Rose, and an ensemble led by pianist Libby Burgess, alongside Emma Halnan (flute), George Strivens (french horn), and Stephen Burke (percussion). The text, written by Anthony Pinching, draws on historical sources, and Bussey's music deftly balances moments of spirituality, political intrigue, and celebration. This album also features songs cycles A Chainless Soul and Children of Adam with texts by Emily Bronte and Walt Whitman respectively, and highlights Bussey's flair for dramatic storytelling and his deep connection to English song, cementing his reputation as a distinctive contemporary voice.
Matthew Owens (organ)
Marcus Farnsworth, Alison Rose; Libby Burgess; Emma Halnan; George Strivens; Stephen Burke; Martin
Fernando Miguel Jaloto (harpsichord)
Ceruleo
The Choir of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; Kirsty Whatley (harp); David Skinner (director)
Steven Devine (harpsichord)
Rowan Pierce (soprano); Katie Bennington (oboe); Choir of Royal Holloway; Orchestra Nova; George Va
Various Artists
The Marian Consort
Strada
Reinoud Van Mechelen; A Nocte Temporis
Marcus Farnsworth, Alison Rose; Libby Burgess; Emma Halnan; George Strivens; Stephen Burke; Martin
Glen Cunningham / Anna Tilbrook
Ceruleo
Barbara Hendricks / Ulrika Tenstam
