The recording includes works by three women composers: Judith Weir, Roxanna Panufnik, and Cecilia McDowall.
Recording & Production
This recording celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Vasari Singers, a leading British chamber choir founded in 1980.
Performer Biography
Jeremy Backhouse, the conductor of the Vasari Singers, began his musical career as a senior chorister at Canterbury Cathedral.
Recording & Production
Some pieces on the album feature additional instruments, such as a cello solo and a bell in Bob Chilcott's "Lovely tear of lovely eye," and water-filled wine glasses in Ēriks Ešenvalds' "Stars."
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Heaven full of stars," and its star-based theme were inspired by several anthems the Vasari Singers had performed previously.
Performer Biography
The Vasari Singers, directed by Jeremy Backhouse, frequently perform at major concert venues, undertake international tours, and are often heard on Classic FM and BBC Radio 3.
Recording & Production
The album features works by mostly British composers, but also includes pieces by Latvian composers Ēriks Ešenvalds and Rihards Dubra, and American composer Eric Whitacre.
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