These three new choral works by Richard Harvey on the Easter theme continue his creative collaboration with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Swiss conductor Jérôme Kuhn.
Composition History
The texts for the Easter Songs are by Welsh/English poet and priest George Herbert (1593-1633), Pre-Raphaelite Christina Rossetti (1830-1894), and Irish republican poet Joseph Mary Plunkett (1887-1916).
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place in Haapsalu Cathedral in August 2022.
Compositional Technique
The three Easter Songs are performed by the 26-member Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, accompanied by an instrumental ensemble of two violins, cello, and harp.
Recording & Production
The Easter Songs were recorded in the medieval Fortress Cathedral at Haapsalu, in Western Estonia, known for its stunning acoustic.
