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- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: CD
- Label: HAM
- ASIN: B00006RNHD
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- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Everything about this collection is worthy of praise- the compositions are uniformly interesting -frequently deeply absorbing and moving,the performances skilled and heart-felt and the standard of recording,exemplary.There is nothing here to scare the horses, but that doesn't mean that this CD is simply a run through of tame material. The final track, 'Dona Nobis Paceum',for instance, is as passionate and beautifully realized piece of music as I have heard in a long time, and it's worth getting the price of the disc, alone- it's that good! Imagine a sort of Barber's 'Adagio for Strings', but extended and developed and made even more sonorous,and you'd be close to the beauty of this stirring threnody.
As an introduction to modern composers of the region, this set does a great job. If enjoy choral music with a little bit of an edge;still melodic and fresh sounding ,but eschewing the more exotic approach of say a Ligetti, 'Voices 1' is for you. Recommended.
As an introduction to modern composers of the region, this set does a great job. If enjoy choral music with a little bit of an edge;still melodic and fresh sounding ,but eschewing the more exotic approach of say a Ligetti, 'Voices 1' is for you. Recommended.
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Breathtaking - totally breathtaking! Kreek is a new composer for me, and I will for sure look for more of his music. Rautavaara, Pärt and Tormis I know a little bit from before, here they are presented with superb quality by the Estonian singers under Hillier. Vaskis is represented by a 20 minutes long Dona nobis pacem, this music is so intense and beautiful that you don't really want to hear something else right afterwards.
I knew that Sandström is one of the best composers for choir, and here he is represented by Es ist genug and Hear my prayer, and the choir is giving them the most ideal depth and relief.
I just love this Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and their way of singing with a clear (almost non vibrato) sound.
I knew that Sandström is one of the best composers for choir, and here he is represented by Es ist genug and Hear my prayer, and the choir is giving them the most ideal depth and relief.
I just love this Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and their way of singing with a clear (almost non vibrato) sound.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Impeccable performances, soothing music
26 May 2005
Format:Audio CD
The very first time I heard a recording from this CD was on NPR several years ago, and it featured excerpts from the Cyrillus Kreek piece. Needless to say, I was in awe of what I heard and consequently had to get the CD. It was one of the most worthwhile purchases I ever made!
The choir performs with ubiquitous energy and notable vigor when a selection would require it. Furthermore, there are many contrasting works featured on this disc, from the ethereal Cyrillus Kreek selection, to the folk-inspired Spring Song and other, more avant-garde repertoire.
It may be the case that one will not instantly fall in love with every single track on this disc, but I would make a case for the fact that there are a number of universally appealing choral works on this disc that, next to the somewhat affordable price, would certainly warrant the purchase!
The choir performs with ubiquitous energy and notable vigor when a selection would require it. Furthermore, there are many contrasting works featured on this disc, from the ethereal Cyrillus Kreek selection, to the folk-inspired Spring Song and other, more avant-garde repertoire.
It may be the case that one will not instantly fall in love with every single track on this disc, but I would make a case for the fact that there are a number of universally appealing choral works on this disc that, next to the somewhat affordable price, would certainly warrant the purchase!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Ethereally amazing
2 July 2004
Format:Audio CD
Many composers from Baltic countries round out this incredible compact disc, sung by a collection of excellent voices. The vocal blending is tremendous, despite isolation of the voices over several parts in, at times, serious dissonance. The music is so haunting, I must say I've listened to it nearly every day since I bought it. I witnessed their concert in Houghton, New York last fall, and immediately bought both this CD and the Powers of Heaven.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great 20th century choral music
6 Feb 2007
Format:Audio CD
This first volume of Baltic Voices, performed by the highly acclaimed Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, is a pure enjoyment for any fans of choral music as well as those interested in folk music. All pieces on this CD were pretty much written in the 20th century, starting with Cyrillus Kreek's enchanting Psalms of David (1923), sung in Estonian, and ending with Arvo Pärt's world premiere recording of "...which was the son of..." (2000)-- a fascinating, yet simple, depiction of the geneaology of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke (performed in English). Veljo Tormis does a beautiful job blending the old folk music themes with some new motives in the Latvian Bourdon Songs (1982). And there is much more to discover from other composers... The singing, the sound, and the recording are simply beautiful. The accompanying booklet offers additional details as well as translations.
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