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| 1. Kyrie: Close now thine eyes |
| 2. Revelation: Factum est silentium |
| 3. Belief |
| 4. Hymn: Lead, kindly light |
| 5. Lacrymosa: Do not stand at my grave and weep |
| 6. Dies Irae: In Flanders fields |
| 7. Recordare: Drop, drop slow tears |
| 8. Revelation: Tum angelus tertius clanxit |
| 9. Agnus Dei |
| 10. In Paradisum: Lux aeterna |
| 11. Love Divine (2000) |
| 12. The Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23) (1994) |
| 13. Spared (2008) |
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The writing of a Requiem is a special challenge for any composer. The great Requiems of the past by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, Fauré and Duruflé interpret the sacred Requiem text literally, and represent a prayer for the salvation of the departed soul(s). Howard Goodall s Requiem, by contrast, is intended to provide solace to the grieving. The composer said, For me, a modern Requiem is one that acknowledges the terrible, unbearable loss and emptiness that accompanies the death of loved ones, a loss that is not easily ameliorated with platitudes about the joy awaiting us in the afterlife. ... Musical expression can I hope provide some outlet, some reflection, some transportation, even some comfort....This was to be a Requiem for the living, a Requiem focussing on interrupted lives.
Commissioned by Mark Stephenson on behalf of London Musici to celebrate the orchestra s 20th anniversary, Eternal Light: A Requiem is a stand-alone choral work that will have its London premiere in November 2008 in an exciting collaborative version for choir, soloists, orchestra and dance. The dance, Eternal Light, commissioned by Sadler s Wells Theatre, will be performed by Rambert Dance Company, its associate orchestra London Musici and Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford. Rambert Dance Company and its artistic director, Mark Baldwin, worked closely with Howard Goodall from the conception of the project to find ways in which the themes of the Requiem might be explored further in dance.
Three other choral works by Howard Goodall are also included in this CD: his setting of Psalm 23, well known as the theme tune of the BBC s Vicar of Dibley series; Love Divine, a hymn of praise set to Charles Wesley s reassuring, open-hearted words; and, finally, Goodall s setting of Spared, Wendy Cope s poem capturing the feelings of many people following the destruction of the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, 2001. [The work] acts, I hope, as a fitting companion to Eternal Light: A Requiem.
Commissioned by Mark Stephenson on behalf of London Musici to celebrate the orchestra s 20th anniversary, Eternal Light: A Requiem is a stand-alone choral work that will have its London premiere in November 2008 in an exciting collaborative version for choir, soloists, orchestra and dance. The dance, Eternal Light, commissioned by Sadler s Wells Theatre, will be performed by Rambert Dance Company, its associate orchestra London Musici and Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford. Rambert Dance Company and its artistic director, Mark Baldwin, worked closely with Howard Goodall from the conception of the project to find ways in which the themes of the Requiem might be explored further in dance.
Three other choral works by Howard Goodall are also included in this CD: his setting of Psalm 23, well known as the theme tune of the BBC s Vicar of Dibley series; Love Divine, a hymn of praise set to Charles Wesley s reassuring, open-hearted words; and, finally, Goodall s setting of Spared, Wendy Cope s poem capturing the feelings of many people following the destruction of the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, 2001. [The work] acts, I hope, as a fitting companion to Eternal Light: A Requiem.
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CD London Musici/Stephen Darlington
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I heard this piece as part of a performance of the ballet by the Rambert ballet company, and was immensely moved by it. It truly lifts the listener to an existence beyond the material world. Buy it! You will never tire of listening to it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By John Crimp
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Howard Goodall says in his notes that "this was to be a Requiem for the living, a Requiem focussing on interrupted lives .... in particular the catastrophic grief that follows the loss of young people". In the piece,Howard Goodall skilfully uses English poetry with fragments of Latin, either sung together or antiphonally. There is much to admire in this work and each listener will have their own favourite movements. Howard Goodall displays a great gift for melody as well as providing contrasts in mood. The over-riding feel of the work is one of peace, which is after all what those who are bereaved are seeking. The CD is completed with three other short choral works: Love Divine, The Lord is my Shepherd and Spared. Natasha Marsh, Alfie Boe, Christopher Maltman, London Musici and the Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford give a very satisfying performance, which is well worth investigation.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By H. Page
Format:Audio CD
With breathtaking music played by London Musici and angelic vocals from the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Goodall's "Eternal Light" is able to evoke the listeners' deepest emotions, successfully showing both the deep sadness and loss associated with death and the splendours of the afterlife.
Goodall's refreshing, original and intelligent take on the Requiem, manages to create a certain relevance to today's society without destroying the foundations of a Requiem. By combining the Latin sequence of a requiem with words to some of the finest poetry, Goodall creates a beautiful array of emotions, and makes the requiem more accessible and meaningful to the listeners.
Eternal Light is a joy to listen to over and over again. Its superbly constructed movements with harmonies that will undoubtedly stick with and move you, Goodall's requiem is a truly magnificent piece of music. Anyone who appreciates either music or poetry will see how Goodall's choice of poems compliment the Latin meaning of each movement, and emphasises the powerful, confusing range of the strongest emotions one feels after losing someone.
Beautiful, inspiring, emotional and stunning, Eternal Light must be one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard. I simply cannot do it justice in this review, nor can I recommend it highly enough.
Goodall's refreshing, original and intelligent take on the Requiem, manages to create a certain relevance to today's society without destroying the foundations of a Requiem. By combining the Latin sequence of a requiem with words to some of the finest poetry, Goodall creates a beautiful array of emotions, and makes the requiem more accessible and meaningful to the listeners.
Eternal Light is a joy to listen to over and over again. Its superbly constructed movements with harmonies that will undoubtedly stick with and move you, Goodall's requiem is a truly magnificent piece of music. Anyone who appreciates either music or poetry will see how Goodall's choice of poems compliment the Latin meaning of each movement, and emphasises the powerful, confusing range of the strongest emotions one feels after losing someone.
Beautiful, inspiring, emotional and stunning, Eternal Light must be one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard. I simply cannot do it justice in this review, nor can I recommend it highly enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
a beautiful and moving work; inspirational.
Our local choral society studied and performed this work in April, 2013; This recording was recommended, and was an invaluable inspiration.
Published 7 days ago by Mrs L Farrow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eternal Light
bought as a present for somebody else. They were delighted to get it as they had been trying to find it in general record shops.
Published 2 months ago by Robert W Merchant
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deeply Moving ans quintessentially English in style.
I have enjoyed many of Howard Goodall's compositions and this is no exception.
Indeed, it is one of the most satisfying collections I have heard. Read more
Indeed, it is one of the most satisfying collections I have heard. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Requiem with a difference
A thoroughly beautiful piece of music. A refreshing approach to a requiem, immensly moving and well performed.
Highly recommended listening.
Highly recommended listening.
Published 3 months ago by Macscootie
4.0 out of 5 stars
An interesting piece by a very contemporary Composer
A most interesting piece by Howard Goodall, with plenty of light and charm toi it.
The quality of the recording is first class.
The quality of the recording is first class.
Published 4 months ago by R G Bond
5.0 out of 5 stars
All good with Goodall
I bought this because our choir is performing it this Spring - I don't usually do so unless I like the music and this is gorgeous stuff. Read more
Published 4 months ago by N. Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars
soothing
beautiful music, relaxing and inspiring, all I have come to expect from the pen of Howard, can hughly recommend this
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Cjhurford
5.0 out of 5 stars
It grows on you...
Howard Goodall is a very accessible composer, writing original music for real world listeners. Recommended for anyone who thought they would never like choral music in traditional... Read more
Published 6 months ago by anglophonie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Eternal Light
I had purchased this CD on spec' being interested in choral music. I was not disappointed in the power and the quality of the recording.
Published 7 months ago by Kerikeri15
1.0 out of 5 stars
Great Work! Shame about the recording
I have recently been rehearsing this work for a small community choir and think it is a great piece of music with some excellent melodies and really good arrangements and stands up... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Malve
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