- Audio CD (8 May 2006)
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: CD
- Label: Harmonia Mundi
- ASIN: B000EXOA72
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 319,495 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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This was a journey of discovery for me, having only ever performed a few pieces by this splendid composer. The programme could possibly best be described as an overview of Ives' compositional output over the years, and offers some absolutely stunning pieces of music, from the sensuous title track "There is a land of pure delight", to the dramatic "Ego sum panis vivus", and the quasi-Bruckner "Nos autem". As the recording was directed (and on two tracks played) by the composer, I don't think I could comment on reading and interpretation.
Despite some unusual pronunciations (e.g. "deloit" in place of "delight", which is more than just a Southern accent!), the choir of Magdalene College Oxford is on top form, with that wonderfully round, resonant tone from the trebles.
My main criticism is the relationship between organ and acoustic. Although suitable for the choir and, strangely, not too bad for the two organ solo pieces, the acoustic seems far too dry for the organ accompaniments most of the time, particularly in the Mass. Added to this, the organ has some very unusual-sounding stops (I think on the full Swell) which, sadly, contribute some inappropriate sounds on occasions. Despite this, the organist executes his part with utter precision and complete assuredness. This is my only reason for giving this disc four stars instead of five.
Overall, a hugely enjoyable introduction to this composer's work which is itself of the highest standards - such wonderful harmonies, ethereal colour, and soaring melodies. Were it not for the organ, my breath just might have been taken away.
Despite some unusual pronunciations (e.g. "deloit" in place of "delight", which is more than just a Southern accent!), the choir of Magdalene College Oxford is on top form, with that wonderfully round, resonant tone from the trebles.
My main criticism is the relationship between organ and acoustic. Although suitable for the choir and, strangely, not too bad for the two organ solo pieces, the acoustic seems far too dry for the organ accompaniments most of the time, particularly in the Mass. Added to this, the organ has some very unusual-sounding stops (I think on the full Swell) which, sadly, contribute some inappropriate sounds on occasions. Despite this, the organist executes his part with utter precision and complete assuredness. This is my only reason for giving this disc four stars instead of five.
Overall, a hugely enjoyable introduction to this composer's work which is itself of the highest standards - such wonderful harmonies, ethereal colour, and soaring melodies. Were it not for the organ, my breath just might have been taken away.
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