O’er the Moor: Songs and Dances from Scotland and Ireland
3/1/2024, 14 Tracks, 1:03:07
Featuring
Chantal Santon Jeffery
Robert Getchell
Brewen Favrau
Sylvain Barou
David Lombardi
Ronan Pellen
Bruno Helstroffer
Laurène Durantel
The Kraken Consort
John Stevenson
Frankie Gavin
Anonymous
Turlough O'Carolan
Anonymous (Traditional)
Donald MacLean
Andy Irvine
Pierre Thielemans
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Performer Biography
The Kraken Consort was formed in 2021 by three musicians: Bruno Helstroffer (theorbist), Robert Getchell (tenor with Irish/Scottish ancestry), and Chantal Santon Jeffery (soprano and opera soloist).
Album & Artwork
The album title, "O'er the Moor," features songs and dances from Scotland and Ireland.
Interpretation
The Kraken Consort aims to combine musicological research with the vitality of traditional music, blending baroque and folk styles.
Interpretation
The performers pay meticulous attention to the languages and accents of the songs, working with specialists in Irish Gaelic and 18th-century Scottish English.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in Studio du Faune, located in Saint-Uniac, France.
Compositional Technique
The Kraken Consort's repertoire draws from both 18th-century scores (transcriptions and harmonizations) and contemporary compositions, as well as oral tradition.
Interpretation
The group's operatic experience allows them to create a unique sound without needing amplification.
