Billings / Skylark Vocal Ensemble -Seven Words From The Cross

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: Prologue ()
: Father, Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do ()
: Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise ()
: Behold You Son: Behold Your Mother ()
: My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? ()
: I Thirst ()
: It Is Finished ()
: Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit ()
: Epilogue ()

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Description:

Skylark is a premiere vocal ensemble of leading American vocal soloists, chamber musicians, and music educators. Skylark's music has been described as: "sublimely beautiful" (Opera Obsession) "engrossing... reaches in through the ribs and grips the vitals" (Q2/WQXR NY) "leave a hardened critic near tears" (Boston Music Intelligencer) With "some of Boston's best singers" (Boston Globe) "Skylark can sway you softly into calm and then all but throw you across the room with sheer harmonic force" (Thought Catalog) The Project SEVEN: words from the cross, is a diverse and innovative program of music for Good Friday, pairing music from the United States with choral music from other parts of the world. This highly original album progresses through the scriptural seven last words of Christ on the Cross, pairing the music of William Billings and the Sacred Harp with the music of contemporary composers Anna Thorvaldsdottir and Jaakko Mäntyjärvi.

"Seven Words From The Cross" is a captivating CD release featuring the renowned Skylark Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Matthew Guard, performing Richard Burchard's evocative choral work. This album offers an immersive listening experience that explores the profound emotional and spiritual depth of Christ?s final words on the cross, set to lush harmonies and intricate vocal textures. The Skylark Vocal Ensemble has established itself as one of America?s leading professional choirs, celebrated for their precision, warmth, and expressive performances. Their previous albums have garnered critical acclaim, including Grammy nominations and recognition from major classical music publications. Released by Sono Luminus?a label known for its commitment to high-fidelity recordings and innovative repertoire?this CD stands out both musically and sonically. Sono Luminus has built a reputation in the industry for producing award-winning classical recordings with exceptional audio quality.

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SONL92238.2

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