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John Rutter's Feel the Spirit for mezzo-soprano, choir and orchestra was premiered in June 2001 in Carnegie Hall, New York. Made up of appealing arrangements of familiar spirituals ("Deep River", "When the Saints" etc) in a range of styles (from big-band and the blues to Caribbean and close harmony) it was conceived as a showcase for Melanie Marshall. Her warm, creamy sound is certainly captivating, while the Cambridge Singers are fresh-voiced, flexible and alert. Of equal interest, though, are the smaller-scale Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare from George Shearing and Rutter's Birthday Madrigals, written by Rutter for Shearing's 75th birthday. Both works feature Shakespearean texts, while Rutter also sets other poets of the same period. Plenty to catch the ear here--try Shearing's wistful "Who is Silvia?" with its naughty take on Schubert, and the delightfully snappy "Fie on sinful fantasy". Rutter's madrigals are just as beguiling, and there in the middle is an example of the kind of introspective number which displays the intriguing other side to his musical personality--a setting of "Draw on Sweet Night" as searching in its own way as John Wilbye's original madrigal. Rutter's direction is exemplary throughout. --Andrew Green
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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For me, the recording qualitys pretty good and theres a clear open soundstage.
I agree that the George Shearing written Shakespeare melodies are the highlight.
They should have done another take of The Heavenly Aeroplane. The timing between choir/orchestra all goes to pot and becomes cringworthingly bad in my opinion.
The arrangement of the Lord of the Dance is enjoyable though
overall its an enjoyable CD.
I agree that the George Shearing written Shakespeare melodies are the highlight.
They should have done another take of The Heavenly Aeroplane. The timing between choir/orchestra all goes to pot and becomes cringworthingly bad in my opinion.
The arrangement of the Lord of the Dance is enjoyable though
overall its an enjoyable CD.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is an excellent CD, clear words and beautifully sung with much expression. I especially needed to hear the songs and sonnets from Shakespeare as I shall be singing them with our local choral society, and it is a great help in learning the music.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The contents of the CD are brilliant and are typical of Rutter's arrangements. The highlight for me is actually Shearing's 'Songs and Sonnets of Shakespeare'. The quality of the recording is somewhat suspect which let the CD down. The choir are perhaps no lively enough for the fast movements in 'Feel the spirit'. 'Lord of the Dance' is a great arrangement and 'The heavenly aeroplane is brilliant although I would have preferred it with just a piano, bass and drums accompniment. Otherwise a valuable addition to any Rutter collection.
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Feel the Spirit
An excellent CD download - our choir is singing Feel the Spirit for a forthcoming concert and this CD has been inspirational - love the music!
Published 15 months ago by PMB
Wonderful
Wonderful CD. I love John Rutter's arrangements and this one is so uplifting. It has a very upbeat, jazz feel unlike some of his other arrangements that I also adore. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by J. Stewart
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