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The Sacred Veil 01. "I. The Veil Opens" 02. "II. In a Dark and Distant Year" 03. "III. Home" 04. "IV. Magnetic Poetry" 05. "V. Whenever There is Birth" 06. "VI. I'm Afraid" 07. "VII. I Am Here" 08. "VIII. Delicious Times" 09. "IX. One Last Breath" 10. "X. Dear Friends" 11. "XI. You Rise, I Fall" 12. "XII. Child of Wonder" 13. "Interview"
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Description: | The Sacred Veil - a project led by Eric Whitacre and Charles Anthony Silvestri - was created following the passing of Charlesā?? wife, Julia in 2005. It represents a journey towards the answer for many questions, including whether departed loved ones are truly gone, and how can we mourn those we have lost whilst still moving forward? In Charlesā?? own words, the project became ā??a significant part of my journey toward healing and wholeness after great loss.ā?¯ - WORKS BY WHITACRE/SILVESTRI2020 release. The Sacred Veil - a project led by Eric Whitacre and Charles Anthony Silvestri - was created following the passing of Charles' wife, Julia in 2005. It represents a journey towards the answer for many questions, including whether departed loved ones are truly gone, and how can we mourn those we have lost whilst still moving forward? In Charles' own words, the project became "a significant part of my journey toward healing and wholeness after great loss. " Poet, author, composer, and speaker Charles Anthony Silvestri has worked with other artists from all over the world to create texts tailor-made for their commissions and specific artistic needs. He enjoys the challenge of solving these creative problems and has provided custom choral texts, opera libretti, program notes and other writing for composers including Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo, Kim Arnesen, and Dan Forrest, and for ensembles ranging from high schools to the Houston Grand Opera, from the King's Singers to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, from Westminster Choir College to Westminster Abbey.? 2020 Signum Records
© 2020 Signum Records
Made in the EU
Recorded January 13 & 14, 2020.
Presented as a digipak package including a glued in staple bound 43-page booklet of liner notes, biographies, photographs and credits
[url=https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2020/08/19/new-classical-tracks-the-sacred-veil]The interview with Eric Whitaker and Tony Silvestri [/url] is taken from "New Classical Tracks ... from American Public Media"The Sacred Veil" is a profound and moving choral work composed by Eric Whitacre, with lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri and music contributions from cellist Jeffrey Zeigler. Performed by the acclaimed Los Angeles Master Chorale under the direction of Grant Gershon, this CD release on SIGNUM CLASSICS captures an intimate journey through love, loss, and healing. The piece was inspired by Silvestri?s personal story of his wife Julie?s battle with cancer, making it both deeply emotional and universally resonant. Eric Whitacre is one of today?s most celebrated contemporary composers; his works have won Grammy Awards and are performed worldwide. The Los Angeles Master Chorale stands as one of America?s leading professional choirs, known for their innovative programming and artistic excellence. SIGNUM CLASSICS is a distinguished British label renowned for its high-quality classical recordings featuring world-class artists across genres. |
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