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Release Date: 17 July 2026
Label: Pentatone Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8717306265836
Composer/Series: Over My Head
Description
A STUNNING DEBUT: COUNTERTENOR JOHN HOLIDAY UNITES SPIRITUALS, CONTEMPORARY WORKS & ART SONG Countertenor John Holiday presents Over My Head, a striking and deeply personal debut that reflects both the breadth of his artistry and the clarity of his artistic voice. Praised as one of the finest countertenors of his generation, Holiday brings together a thoughtfully curated programme spanning spirituals, contemporary works, and art song. From intimate moments at the piano to collaborations with pianist Kevin Miller, the album includes works by Hall Johnson, Robert L. Morris, H. Leslie Adams, world premieres by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, and arrangements by Holiday himself, highlighting repertoire shaped by curiosity, individuality, and expressive depth. Rooted in themes of resilience, faith, and love, Over My Head offers a heartfelt musical journey that speaks with both intimacy and conviction. Each work has been selected for its emotional resonance and its ability to connect across time and experience, forming a narrative that feels both personal and universal.
Miro Quartet
Czech Philharmonic, Sir Simon Rattle
Czech Philharmonic, Semyon Bychkov
Tiffany Poon
Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Holland Baroque
Arabella Steinbacher; Lawrence Foster; Orchestre Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo
Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Darrell Ang, Joshua Tan, Jin Ta and Ma Yue
Giulia Semenzato; Raffaele Pe; Marcello Gatti; Talenti Vulcanici
Scherzi Musicali; Nicolas Achten
John Holiday, Kevin Miller
Jessica Walker; Joseph Atkins; Megan Glover; Solem Quartet
David Webb; Jennifer France, Charles Rice, Academy of Ancient Music; John Andrews
David McNeil
Nina Simone
Chroma, Jess Dandy
