Robin White, the conductor, trained at Imperial College, London and the Royal College of Music, studying conducting with Vernon Handley and orchestration with Bryan Kelly.
Historical Context
Randall Thompson's 'Alleluia' was written in 1940, reflecting a longing for peace when Europe was at war and America was on the side of freedom and democracy.
Cultural Impact
Eric Whitacre's 'Lux Aurumque' gained worldwide recognition during the recent pandemic through his 'Virtual Choir' internet performance.
Album & Artwork
The front cover artwork for this album was created by Jenni Hicks of OH9 Print/design.
Compositional Technique
Samuel Barber's 'Agnus Dei' is a vocal transcription of his famous 'Adagio for Strings', set to the Latin Mass text 'Lamb of God, who carries the sins of the world, have mercy on us - grant us peace'.
Composer Biography
Charles Ives pioneered many shocking techniques like polytonality, note-clusters, and quarter-tones more than half a century before the 'Enfants Terribles' of the 1960s.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead, north London.
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