Toivo Tulev, born in Tallinn in 1958, grew up under Soviet domination and began his musical career in a restrictive atmosphere.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in November 2006 at St. Nicholas Church in Tallinn, Estonia, and was recorded, edited, and mastered in DSD.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Toivo Tulev believes all his music 'sings,' meaning that a sung word becomes enchanted and removed from the everyday world.
Composer Biography
Toivo Tulev was not initially allowed to study composition because his early religious music was deemed politically incorrect by decision-makers.
Compositional Technique
Toivo Tulev's piece 'Songs' was designed for the resonant acoustics of St. Nicholas Church in Tallinn, with performers spaced out in the form of a cross.
Performer Biography
Paul Hillier, the conductor of this album, was awarded the British OBE for services to choral music and a Grammy for Best Choral Recording.
Compositional Technique
Toivo Tulev's 'Songs' uses a collage of texts from the Bible and poems by St. John of the Cross, presented in English, Latin, and Spanish.
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