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| 1. Elegy for Lazarus - Royal Scottish National Orchestra |
| 2. Tableau 1 |
| 3. Requiem Aeternam |
| 4. Tableau 2 |
| 5. Kyrie |
| 6. Tableau 3 |
| 7. O Domine Jesu Christe |
| 8. Tableau 4 |
| 9. Sanctus |
| 10. Benedictus |
| 11. Tableau 5 |
| 12. Agnus Dei |
| 13. Tableau 6 |
| 14. Lux Aeterna |
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Patrick Hawes returns to disc on Signum with the premiere recording of his 'Lazarus Requiem', for Choir, Orchestra and Soloists. Blending the liturgical text of the Requiem Mass with the story of Lazarus from the New Testament, the composer blends a work in which the mystery of life and death, the pain of grief and the hope of a risen life are held in taut symmetry . The work begins with an orchestral Elegy for Lazarus. This depicts the dying man and sets the scene for the first tableau where we are informed a certain man was ill . Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus, send for Jesus and the drama of the miracle unfolds. The main characters within this drama are sung by the soloists: tenor Christ (Thomas Walker), soprano Mary (Elin Manahan Thomas) and mezzo-soprano Martha (Rachael Lloyd). A former Classic-FM composer in residence, Patrick Hawes compositions have a unique depth and sentiment that appeals to many different listeners. Previous discs with Signum include Song of Songs (SIGCD162) and Fair Albion (SIGCD178) featuring Julian Lloyd Webber. Patrick Hawes has carved out a niche as a contemporary composer who writes melodic, atmospheric and, frankly, beautiful music. BBC Music Magazine
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Patrick Hawes has taken a classic Latin libretto for the Requiem and interwoven it with the story of Lazarus sung in English. In so doing, he has created a masterpiece worthy of the great composers of past centuries with the innovation of the 21st century. It is comforting that choral music of this nature and standard is alive and well. First performed in 2008, Lazarus is a Requiem that is destined to stand the test of time. This is the first recording and, being conducted by Patrick Hawes himself, it will be the definitive recording for a good while. I was initially attracted to it as another collaboration between Patrick Hawes and Elin Manahan Thomas, but all the soloists perform so magnificently that it would be wrong to single out any of them for special mention. Neither can I find fault with the choirs and orchestra. They combine with the soloists to produce a work of exquisite beauty in the delicate passages and heartfelt passion in the dramatic moments. This is music to feed your soul. It won't go hungry.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Jenny Lloyd
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This new recording is creating considerable interest: it's already been featured on Classic FM and BBC Radio 3. Patrick Hawes brings fresh meaning to the well-known words of the requiem mass by setting them in the context of the Lazarus story and he sets up a dramatic interaction between Christ as a young man (tenor Thomas Walker), Lazarus' sisters, Mary (soprano Elin Manahan Thomas), Martha (mezzo-soprano Rachael Lloyd), Thomas (baritone Julian Ripon) and the disciples (semi-chorus, Exeter Cathedral Choir). The words of the Requiem are sung on this recording by Exeter Philharmonic Choir and the tableaus telling the story of Lazarus are performed by Exeter Cathedral Choir along with the soloist.
You need to hear the music and words to experience the drama but the following snapshots give a picture of the impact of interweaving the requiem with the gospel story of Lazarus. The Kyrie follows the death of Lazarus - it is a dance of joy as the chorus go on a journey of hope and love with him - after all, Christ assured Mary and Martha that Lazarus' illness was "not unto death". After expressing doubts, Mary and Martha affirm their belief in Christ, the son of God, so the words of the Offertory, O Domine Christe, carry a vigorous urgency, "Deliver the souls of the faithful departed from the pains of hell." Patrick Hawes represents Christ's tears at the death of Lazarus in a new poem by his brother Andrew Hawes, with music of great tenderness. The Sanctus then bursts out with a majestic sound followed by a lyrical setting of the Hosanna.
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra are in fine form and the two choirs contrast effectively. Some may find Exeter Philharmonic's vowels rather English but the emotional range of the work is certainly conveyed in this recording.
You need to hear the music and words to experience the drama but the following snapshots give a picture of the impact of interweaving the requiem with the gospel story of Lazarus. The Kyrie follows the death of Lazarus - it is a dance of joy as the chorus go on a journey of hope and love with him - after all, Christ assured Mary and Martha that Lazarus' illness was "not unto death". After expressing doubts, Mary and Martha affirm their belief in Christ, the son of God, so the words of the Offertory, O Domine Christe, carry a vigorous urgency, "Deliver the souls of the faithful departed from the pains of hell." Patrick Hawes represents Christ's tears at the death of Lazarus in a new poem by his brother Andrew Hawes, with music of great tenderness. The Sanctus then bursts out with a majestic sound followed by a lyrical setting of the Hosanna.
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra are in fine form and the two choirs contrast effectively. Some may find Exeter Philharmonic's vowels rather English but the emotional range of the work is certainly conveyed in this recording.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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OK, I sing in the Exeter Philharmonic Choir so am not unbiased. This is an original and unusual work, interspersing the Lazarus story in English with parts of the Latin mass, and was a wonderful work to learn and perform - definitely something that grows on you the better you get to know it - but hearing this recording has been a moving experience and has revealed new depths that weren't obvious from the middle of the choir, especially the very expressive and atmospheric orchestration.
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