New York based contemporary vocal ensemble Ekmeles releases "A Howl, That Was also a Prayer," a collection of premieres by Erin Gee, Christopher Trapani, and Taylor Brook that explores innovative territory in vocal writing, notably microtonality and alternate temperaments. Ekmeles is a vocal ensemble dedicated to the performance of new and rarely-heard works, and gems of the historical avant garde. New York is home to a vibrant instrumental New Music scene, with a relative paucity of vocal music. Ekmeles was founded to fill the gap by presenting new a cappella repertoire for solo voices, and by collaborating with these instrumental ensembles. Director Jeffrey Gavett brings a hybrid vision to the group: he is an accomplished ensemble singer and performer of new works, and holds degrees from Westminster Choir College and Manhattan School of Music's Contemporary Performance Program. He has assembled a virtuoso group of colleagues who bring their own diverse backgrounds to bear on the unique challenges of this essential and neglected repertoire.

Tracklist:

Motorman Sextet: I. -
Motorman Sextet: II. -
Motorman Sextet: III. -
Motorman Sextet: IV. -
Motorman Sextet: V. -
Motorman Sextet: VI. -
Motorman Sextet: VII. -
Motorman Sextet: VIII. -
Motorman Sextet: IX. -
Sleep, Scene 4: Abyss [Excerpts Arr. For 6 Voices]
Sleep, Scene 7: Transparency [Excerpts Arr. For 6 Voices]
Sleep, Scene 10: The Fourth Letter [Excerpts Arr. For 6 Voices]
End Words: I. They Raised Violins
End Words: II. You Used To
End Words: III. The Painter

UPC: 655646189468
Label: New Focus
Release Date: 1.3.20
Format: CD

Brook / Ekmeles - Howl That Was Also a Prayer (CD)