Kantos Chamber Choir's distinctive sound is a product of diverse singing cultures, including secular programs at Manchester's universities and conservatoires, rather than traditional sacred contexts.
Compositional Technique
Kristina Arakelyan's piece "Train Ride" is inspired by the experience of living in a big city and the nonsensical nature of dreams, using recognizable train motifs that morph into strange shapes.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album includes three "Nonsense Songs" by Mátyás Seiber, based on poems by Edward Lear, which are interspersed throughout to remind listeners that dreams should not be taken too seriously.
Performer Biography
Ellie Slorach, the founder and artistic director of Kantos Chamber Choir, also serves as Associate Conductor of Royal Northern Sinfonia and Engagement Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Recording & Production
This album, "In Your Dreams," is Kantos Chamber Choir's first recording released on the Delphian label.
Interpretation
The album incorporates soundscapes, poetry, old and new musical works, and humorous asides to comprehensively explore themes of dreams and dreaming.
Album & Artwork
This album, "In Your Dreams," is a single-span concept album that transforms a concert program first performed in Manchester in October 2024.
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