Estelle -Emergence -Navona CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

: Umori (Moods) ()
11: Susannah's Lullaby (This Is A Face Of Love) (3:38)
12: Language Of A Rose (4:52)
13: Moyi Mamij (For My Mother) (3:53)
14: Qu'est-ce Que C'est la Vie? (Hommage à Diana, Princesse de Galles) [What Is Life? (Tribute To Diana, Princess Of Wales)] (4:27)
15: Abwoon D'Bwashmaya [Aramaic Lord's Prayer] (5:06)
16: Water Canticle (For Margaret Trudeau) (4:20)
17: La Chanson de Ton Coeur (The Song Of Your Heart) (3:05)
18: Child Of The Manger (3:42)
19: Song For Abwoon (11:43)

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Joanna Estelle presents Emergence: a compilation of works produced under her personal philosophy that "quality music uplifts humankind." The opening work is "Umori" [Moods], ten character pieces for piano soloist, musical superlatives describing ten familiar dispositions of the human condition: Ardent, Determined, Energetic, Whimsical, Shimmery, Repentant, Reflective, Wistful, Solemn, and Hopeful. Compositionally, the overarching style is one of charismatic sentiment, accented by the bright timbre of Lacroix's piano. The work is altogether lovely and a wonderful introduction to "Susannah's Lullaby (This is a Face of Love)," and "Language of a Rose," the first two art songs included on the album. "Moyi mamij" [For My Mother] is an exquisite quartet that brings a tear to the eye of anyone who has ever felt a mother's love. In that sentiment, let's hope that Princes William and Harry will have the opportunity to hear Estelle's "Qu'est-ce que c'est la vie? [What is life?]" a homage to "The People's Princess," for which Estelle wrote not only the music, but the French text. In "Abwoon d'bwashmaya" [Aramaic Lord's Prayer], Estelle's writing is reverent and prayerful - blending perfectly the melodic sonorities of the soprano voice and the cello. Estelle showcases her choral writing with the inclusion of four works: "Water Canticle (For Margaret Trudeau)," "La chanson de ton coeur" [The Song of Your Heart], "Child of the Manger," and "Song for Abwoon." Estelle, who once put music aside to appease her parents by studying psychology and accounting instead, is now a well-respected composer in Canada. She relates, "When you see people around the world are listening to and loving your songs, you know composing is something you should take seriously."

Tracks 1-10 recorded June 27, 2016 at MacKay United Church in Ottawa ON. Track 11 recorded February 19, 2017 at MacKay United Church in in Ottawa ON. Track 12 recorded June 28, 2016 at MacKay United Church in Ottawa ON. Track 13 recorded November 5, 2016 at MacKay United Church in Ottawa ON. Track 14 recorded August 30, 2017 at MacKay United Church in Ottawa ON. Track 15 recorded September 18, 2017 at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Toronto ON. Track 16 recorded November 5, 2016 at MacKay United Church in Ottawa ON. Track 17 recorded February 19, 2017 at MacKay United Church in Ottawa ON. Track 18 recorded February 19, 2017 at MacKay United Church in Ottawa ON. Track 19 recorded November 5, 2016 at St. Joseph?s Catholic Church in Ottawa ON.

Manufacturer No.:

NVON6161.2

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