Ambrož Copi's "He wishes for the cloths of heaven" uniquely introduces an instrumental part for crystal bowls, which are also used as aids to meditation.
Album & Artwork
The overarching theme of this recording is love, encompassing love among people, love of faith and God, and love as emotion and sensuality.
Performer Biography
The State Choir LATVIJA, the ensemble on this recording, celebrated its eightieth birthday in 2022.
Interpretation
The conductor, Māris Sirmais, admits he finds Clytus Gottwald's choral transcription of Messiaen's "Louange à l'éternité de Jésus" even more splendid than the original.
Composer Biography
Richard Strauss's fame was cemented by his opera "Salome" in 1905, the proceeds of which allowed him to build his home in Garmisch.
Compositional Technique
Matej Kastelic's "Credo / I believe" deconstructs both a verbal text and Antonio Lotti's eight-part "Crucifixus" from the 17th-18th century.
Performer Biography
Māris Sirmais, the conductor, has been the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the State Choir LATVIJA since 1997.
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